- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Shirnel
Shirnel Alleyne-Grant is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with 16 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, career questions, coping with life changes, intimacy-related issues, anger, and depression. She also works with young adult issues and related concerns like workplace stress and isolation.
She began her career in mental health hospitals and later moved into care management for managed care companies. That background shaped her understanding of complex cases and system navigation. Over time she opened a private practice to work more directly with people who need consistent therapy.
In sessions she uses a person-centered approach, listening first and adjusting methods to fit what each person brings. She blends Client-Centered Therapy with cognitive-behavioral tools and solution-focused strategies to tackle unhelpful thinking and build practical steps forward.
She also draws on mindfulness and motivational interviewing techniques to help clients notice automatic patterns and find internal motivation for change. Conversations are oriented toward real-life problems like job stress, relationship strain, fertility concerns, and the pressure many young adults feel about identity and purpose.
Shirnel welcomes people from diverse cultural backgrounds and has completed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion training. She works in English and accepts international clients. Before booking, confirm current session options and scheduling details through the online matching process.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Shirnel commonly blends Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a collaborative relationship so clients can explore what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at patterns of thought and behavior and uses concrete techniques to reduce anxiety and reframe unhelpful thinking.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. She will discuss goals, preferences, and day-to-day challenges and then suggest approaches to try. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made or priorities shift.
Session formats are not listed here, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around school, work, and caregiving by reducing travel time and allowing more flexible scheduling. They also let people use shorter check-ins or phone-based conversations when video is not practical. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and client-centered techniques to work in remote sessions, focusing on practical steps, reflective conversation, and short between-session exercises.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, career and life changes, and related areas like infertility, workplace problems, and young adult issues.
How would she describe her therapy style?
She uses a person-centered style, listening first and then using practical methods like CBT, solution-focused work, and mindfulness to address thoughts and behavior.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience working in mental health settings, care management, and private practice.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia and practices from that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the U.S.?
She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are available?
Confirm the current session options before booking by using the online matching process, as formats are not specified here.
How does payment work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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