Carmen Shumate , LPC
About me
I am licensed in Georgia with 24 years of professional work experience. I have worked in various areas such as a hospital, office, residential facility, and in homes. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, coping with grief and loss, motivation, improving self esteem, and building self-confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will customize our talks and treatment goals to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seek help takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
I keep a schedule that hopefully can accommodate everyone - early morning, afternoon, and late night (12am-1:30am)!
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Grief, Communication problems, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Guilt and shame, Mood disorders , Post-traumatic stress, Self-love
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
License information
GA LPC LPC004926
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Carmen Shumate . We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
She is a great listener and gives me tools to help and good advice on the things im struggling with. I feel like I can be open and honest with her without judgement.
Written on Jul 21, 2024 after therapy with Carmen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Carmen has been so incredibly helpful through one of the most difficult times in my life. I am thankful for her expertise and insight.
Written on Jun 06, 2024 after therapy with Carmen for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Mrs.Carmen is very professional and also very personal. I feel like I can talk and she is very attentive to my issues. And she is a strong therapist who will make sure I am doing the things to lead me in the right direction
Written on May 23, 2024 after therapy with Carmen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
I love her. She makes me feel heard and actually does a amazing job talking to me
Written on May 19, 2024 after therapy with Carmen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
She's awesome
Written on Apr 20, 2024 after therapy with Carmen for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
You are really good,and she really does listen and wants to help you always reach your goals
Written on Apr 05, 2024 after therapy with Carmen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd