- Client-centered care
- CBT and mindfulness
- Practical goal steps
About Shawnte'
Shawnte' Gates is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) based in North Carolina. She brings a warm, supportive style to sessions and focuses on practical steps clients can use to manage stress, anxiety, mood changes, and sleep difficulties.
Shawnte' uses a client-centered approach that begins where the person is. She aims to tailor sessions to each person's needs while keeping cultural identity and life context in view. She often combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness techniques to help change unhelpful thoughts and build steady routines.
Her background includes work in residential settings, in-home care, and outpatient services. Over a decade in the mental health field has given her experience with a wide range of concerns, from depression and addictions to relationship and intimacy-related issues. She also supports people coping with career strain, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and struggles with self-esteem and body image.
In sessions, Shawnte' focuses on clear goals and concrete steps. She uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas to help people find motivation and small, workable changes. She encourages practical skills for anxiety, panic, sleep problems, and mood management.
Shawnte' describes her work as collaborative and nonjudgmental. She invites clients to talk through experiences, practice new skills, and build on strengths. If someone wants help making steady change, she supports them in finding methods that fit their life and goals.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on following the client's lead and creating a supportive space to talk through problems. It helps people who need respect for their personal values and a collaborative plan for change.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to change thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, panic, low mood, sleep disruption, and work-related stress because it breaks concerns into steps that can be practiced between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and then suggest techniques to try. This happens together, with adjustments made over time if something does not fit.
Confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They can also support continuity of care after a move or during changes in routine. Ask about the available session formats when scheduling to pick what works best for daily life.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Shawnte' often help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep issues, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, self-esteem, ADHD, and related mood or life-change challenges.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is client-centered, warm, and collaborative. Sessions focus on setting clear goals and practicing practical skills.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
She has about 10 years of experience in the mental health field, including work in residential, in-home, and outpatient settings.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds the LCMHC credential and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.