- Focus on sleep and rest
- Practical goal setting
- Support for addictions
About Shantel
Shantel Westbrook, LCP, is a licensed counselor in Kansas with 20 years of professional experience. She offers steady, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, or major life changes. Her style is straightforward and encouraging, focused on helping clients name problems and take manageable steps forward.
Shantel helps people who are coping with addictions, struggling with sleep, or looking to rebuild self-esteem and motivation. She also supports those dealing with grief, compassion fatigue, career concerns, and ADHD-related challenges. Conversations aim to clarify what matters most and to identify realistic next steps.
In sessions she creates an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be talked through. She emphasizes listening first and then working with each person to set simple goals. Progress is measured in small, practical changes that feel doable between appointments.
Her background includes two decades of varied clinical experience across stress-related and mood concerns. That history informs a practical approach to problem solving and relapse prevention when addictions or recurring patterns are a concern. Shantel also brings experience addressing aging and caregiver stress when those issues affect daily life.
People who reach out can expect calm guidance and direct feedback when useful. Shantel describes therapy as a partnership - she helps people find strategies that fit their routines and strengths. If sleep or daytime functioning is on your mind, she can help clarify what to try next.
Evidence-based approaches and online support
Shantel uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques aimed at practical change and symptom relief. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real-life evidence to reduce anxiety and low mood. This helps people notice thought patterns that make sleep and daily functioning harder and then try different responses.Another approach emphasizes behavior change through small, repeated actions. That method breaks problems like sleep disruption, low motivation, or substance use into manageable steps and builds routines that support healthier habits over time.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Shantel works collaboratively with each person to figure out which techniques match their goals, preferences, and daily life. Together they review what helps and adjust plans as needed rather than assuming a single method will fit everyone.
If you are interested in online work, confirm the available session formats when you book so you know how sessions will be delivered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Ask about current options and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Kansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Shantel commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, addictions, self-esteem problems, and life transitions, among other related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is open and nonjudgmental. She listens first, then helps set realistic, practical goals to try between sessions.
What kind of experience does she bring?
She has 20 years of professional experience working with mood concerns, stress, addiction issues, and caregiving challenges.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed in Kansas as an LCP and provides services from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.