- Person centered
- Acceptance and Commitment
- Values focused
About Antwynette
Antwynette Shields is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Mississippi with 14 years of experience. She lists stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, anger, depression, compassion fatigue, parenting and career issues among her areas of focus. She also notes work with abandonment, attachment concerns, caregiver stress, commitment and communication problems, and other relational difficulties.
Shields draws on a person-centered stance and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as core ideas that guide sessions. She centers the client's perspective and helps people name what matters to them. She also supports learning practical ways to notice strong emotions and choose actions that match personal values.
In a typical session she listens without judgment and helps clients sort thoughts and feelings into manageable steps. Conversations aim to clarify priorities, practice small behavioral skills, and reduce unhelpful patterns that keep problems stuck. Sessions also address practical challenges such as work stress, parenting strain, and relationship conflicts.
Her background includes work across public and private mental health settings, which she says shaped her approach to common life stresses and crises. She uses techniques that emphasize values, acceptance of difficult feelings, and behavioral change in everyday life.
Antwynette works in English and does not accept international clients. Before booking, clients should confirm the current session options and scheduling process through the site.
How evidence-based techniques guide online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is one of the central approaches used. It focuses on helping people name their values, accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and take practical steps that align with what matters most. This approach is often used for anxiety, stress, and relationship struggles.Person-centered work is another key element. That means the therapist listens closely, follows the client's priorities, and helps people clarify their own goals rather than imposing a plan. This helps when the main need is to sort through emotions or make decisions about relationships, parenting, or career moves.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit best with a client’s needs, goals, and personal preferences. That may mean trying different exercises, noticing what helps, and adjusting the focus over time.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as shorter check-ins around a work break or avoiding travel time. It can also let people choose a quieter time for a focused conversation or pick a format that uses less bandwidth if needed.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Mississippi
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger and depression, plus caregiving stress, parenting and career-related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is person centered and draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients notice feelings and act on chosen values.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional experience across public and private mental health settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Mississippi.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current online or in-person options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.