I am Shante, a passionate LPC-Associate dedicated to supporting your mental health journey and helping you achieve meaningful growth. Life’s busy pace can often push self-care aside, but I am here to provide guidance, encouragement, and practical tools to help you restore balance and thrive in all areas of life. My practice offers dynamic Cognitive-Behavioral, Solution-Focused, and Person-Centered approaches, allowing us to explore your experiences, identify patterns, and transform past insights into a brighter and more fulfilling future. I take a realistic and empowering approach to counseling, blending direct strategies with encouragement to embrace personal truths, cultivate self-compassion, and foster long-term resilience.  

I hold a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of North Texas and a Bachelor’s in Psychology. My professional experience spans private practice and school settings, where I have worked with diverse populations and supported clients through a wide range of challenges. Before becoming a counselor, I served as a Registered Behavior Technician, working closely with neurodivergent clients to develop individualized strategies that promote growth, learning, and independence.  

In addition to my clinical work, I am deeply committed to creating a warm and welcoming environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered to make positive changes. I believe that every individual has unique strengths and potential, and my role is to help uncover and nurture those qualities in a supportive and collaborative way.  

Outside of counseling, I enjoy watching movies, listening to music, experimenting with new recipes, and spending quality time with family, friends, and my pet tortoise. I also love exploring new hobbies, and continuously learning to enhance both my personal and professional growth. My goal is to combine professional expertise with genuine care, so each session feels meaningful and transformative for those I support.