Shirley Bowman, LPC, GA | Psychotherapist

About Shirley Bowman

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Behavioral Therapy

Depression

Anger Management

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Mood Disorders

Anxiety

Bipolar Disorder

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Art Therapy

Motivational Interviewing

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Shirley Bowman

Hi there, I'm Shirley! I am an LPC, licensed in the states of Georgia and South Carolina. I have been working in the field of counseling for 15 years. I use many forms of therapy but, I am a strong believer in two evidenced-based theories i.e. Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Cognitive Processing Theory (CPT). My focus When is see clients, I put their needs first, making sure they feel comfortable speaking. I want to understand their preferences and goals, while finding out what their expectations for therapy are, I want all interactions to add value and build trust. My approach Approaches like cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness & acceptance and commitment therapy are tailored to individual needs & therapeutic goals. Integrating specific interventions can improve coping strategies, emotional balance & overall wellbeing, supporting personal growth & healing. My communication style My communication style is soft but assertive. I try not to express many non verbal clues. I actively listened and give the client the opportunity to speak and not feel judge. My journey to mental healthcare My journey to becoming a therapy is my deep sense of wanting to help others. I believe that a person needs a safe place to express their thoughts and feeling without judgement, I was willing to put the work in because of my strong desire to help. My goals for you To help clients reach their goals they must be Smart Goals that gives the client a clear direction and purpose. Allow clients to write down their goals and break them up in small pieces to avoid feeling overwhelmed. It is good to have a vision board which motivate client to keep going. Our first session My first session with my client consists of a small assessment and building rapport. The client will state his or her goals and we can talk about how to achieve them. We will not jump right into the session.

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Popular visit reasons

Addiction Follow Up

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Addiction Follow Up

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Georgia

Education and training

Augusta State University, MEd in Clinical Community Counseling

NPI number

1932680170

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What practice does Shirley Bowman work with?

Shirley Bowman works with Rula Health - Georgia.

What are common reasons for patients to see Shirley Bowman?

Shirley Bowman frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Shirley Bowman on their profile.