- CBT oriented
- Mindfulness tools
- Trauma-aware care
About Carmen
Carmen Shumate is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with 26 years of clinical experience. She focuses on practical support for stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, and trauma-related difficulties. Her style is warm and respectful, and she adapts conversations and goals to each person’s needs.
Her background includes work in hospitals, residential settings, group homes, office practice, and in-home care. That variety has shaped a flexible approach to common life struggles like low self-esteem, motivation challenges, and rebuilding confidence after loss.
Carmen primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. She also draws on Client-Centered methods to make sessions collaborative and Mindfulness and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to help people manage intense emotions.
In sessions she aims to be sensitive and compassionate while setting clear, achievable goals. Conversations are tailored to individual priorities and paced to what feels manageable. She encourages small, concrete steps that add up over time.
Her schedule includes early morning through late night hours, which can help people fit counseling into busy lives. Taking the first step is hard, and she offers steady support for those starting that process.
How Carmen’s approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy puts the person’s priorities first. The therapist listens closely and works from the client’s goals, helping shape sessions around what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Carmen will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has helped before. Together they will try strategies and adjust the plan based on what feels most useful.
The original biography does not list which session formats are used, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online care useful because it can fit into busy schedules and reduce travel time. Online sessions can make it easier to keep appointments during work breaks, evenings, or when mobility is limited. They also allow a flexible rhythm of check-ins and skill practice between meetings, which supports using CBT and mindfulness tools in daily life.
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Experience
26+ years
Credentials
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Carmen commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem issues. Additional focuses include body image, chronic illness and pain, workplace problems, and coping after disasters.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
Sessions are collaborative and respectful, with a focus on practical skills and problem-solving. Carmen tailors talks and goals to each person's needs.
What experience does this counselor bring?
She has 26 years of professional experience across hospitals, residential programs, group homes, offices, and in-home settings. That range informs a flexible, real-world approach.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, abbreviated LPC, licensed in Georgia. The practice is based in Georgia.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify exact session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist scheduling. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule a session based on the therapist's listed availability.