Christopher Shon, MA, MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist
Emotionally Focused Therapy in Cumberland, Atlanta
"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched- they must be felt with the heart."
- Helen Keller
Meet Christopher
Couples & Individual Therapy in Cumberland and North Metro Atlanta
I work with individuals and couples seeking greater emotional clarity, deeper connection, and a stronger understanding of themselves and their relationships. I value authenticity, empathy, and emotional safety in the therapeutic relationship, creating a supportive and nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their emotions, experiences, and relational patterns openly.
Whether you are navigating loneliness, communication challenges, self-esteem concerns, identity exploration, stress, relationship distress, or life transitions, I strive to help clients feel grounded, supported, and empowered in their growth. I thoughtfully consider how culture, race, identity, and lived experiences shape emotional and relational dynamics, inviting clients to bring their full selves into the therapy room as they move toward more secure and meaningful connections with themselves and others.
Who I Help in Cumberland & North Metro Atlanta
Couples Therapy
I help couples strengthen emotional connection, improve communication, and better understand the patterns that keep them feeling stuck or disconnected. Using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), I support partners in exploring the emotions and attachment needs beneath conflict so they can create greater empathy, trust, and security within their relationship.
Individual Therapy
I work with individuals seeking greater self-understanding, emotional balance, and healthier relationships with themselves and others. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space to explore challenges related to identity, self-esteem, stress, emotional regulation, loneliness, and life transitions while helping clients develop deeper emotional awareness and more secure ways of relating.
My Approach to Emotionally Focused Therapy in Atlanta
I believe therapy should feel safe, collaborative, and free from judgment. I create a supportive space where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and relational experiences with honesty and curiosity. My work focuses on helping clients better understand how they experience life emotionally—how they notice, regulate, express, and respond to emotions within themselves and their relationships.
Using evidence-based approaches including Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method, I help individuals and couples identify unhelpful patterns, deepen emotional awareness, improve communication, and strengthen connection. My approach is warm, relational, and grounded in helping clients feel emotionally seen, understood, and supported throughout the therapeutic process.
Specialties & Focus Areas
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Individual Therapy
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Couples Therapy
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Relationship Issues
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Communication & Conflict
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Identity Exploration
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Self-Esteem & Emotional Awareness
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Stress Management
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Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
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Gottman Method
Education & Professional Formation
Education
Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy
Advanced Training
Training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Licensure
Pre-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Georgia
Practicing under clinical supervision of Alex Peskin, LMFT at The Relationship House
Therapy Services in Cumberland, Atlanta
My office is located in the Cumberland area of Atlanta, conveniently serving clients from Smyrna, Vinings, East Cobb, Marietta, and the greater North Metro Atlanta region. In-person and virtual therapy options are available for clients across Georgia.
A Personal Note
Outside of the therapy room, I enjoy spending time with his two pets—a white Samoyed named Ori and a black cat named Rio, affectionately known together as his little “Oreo.” I am also a longtime dancer and love sharing my passion for movement and creativity with others. I enjoy unwinding with video and board games.
Ready to Begin Therapy in Cumberland?
If you are seeking couples or individual therapy in Cumberland or North Metro Atlanta, I invite you to schedule a consultation to explore whether we are a good fit.