Ebony Shoemo, LPC

Ebony Shoemo is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia who combines clinical training and lived experience to support clients through meaningful change. She holds a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Troy University and is a member of the National Board for Certified Counselors. With five years of experience in community mental health settings and as a school-based therapist, she has worked with children, adolescents, and adults from diverse backgrounds.

Ebony emphasizes a person-centered approach that recognizes each client as the expert in their own life. She draws from evidence-based methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, along with mindfulness and solution-focused techniques, to address concerns such as trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, and compassion fatigue. Her practice also attends to needs related to blended families, first responder and veteran experiences, post-traumatic stress, and multicultural concerns.

A wife, mother, and veteran, Ebony brings empathy and practical problem solving to the therapeutic relationship. She aims to help clients identify the pieces they need for change, build coping skills, and move toward goals at a pace that fits their life. Outside of work she enjoys hiking, exercise, and spending time with her family while recharging with a good movie.

Approaches and Accessibility of Online Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values and take committed actions toward a meaningful life while learning to sit with difficult thoughts and feelings. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client leads the work and the therapist responds with empathy and understanding - this approach helps with self-esteem, relationship concerns, and growth-oriented goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies patterns in thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful cycles, which can be effective for anxiety, stress, panic symptoms, and mood concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Ebony collaborates with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they will adjust strategies as progress and challenges emerge to ensure the work remains relevant and practical.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations, while preserving the therapeutic relationship and ongoing support.