More About Shawnte
Fun Facts, Hobbies & Free Time
I think it’s important to know a bit about your therapist, in order to connect and truly know if it’s a good fit. Here are a few things that bring me joy!
Explanation of Modalities
My distinctive counseling process utilizes Motivational Interviewing (MI) to explore areas for improvement and goal-setting, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify, challenge, and redirect unhelpful patterns and beliefs, and Brainspotting to release unresolved emotions and traumas.
My Road to Becoming a Therapist
If I’m being honest, I never really had a concrete plan–I went to college because it seemed like the right thing to do.
Areas of Expertise—Explained
I specialize in treating anxiety, with emphasis on stressors derived from childhood family trauma. I am motivated to support individuals battling substance abuse, particularly alcohol and marijuana, as well as assisting with identity-related concerns. In addition to these focus areas, I work with clients who struggle with adjustment, assertiveness, boundaries, communication skills, self-esteem, and social skills.