- Stress and anxiety
- Young adult issues
- Trauma and grief
About Shawana
Shawana Porter is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina with 15 years of professional experience. She has worked in hospitals, correctional settings, and mental health facilities. Her practice focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, anger, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and young adult issues.
She uses straightforward talk and practical techniques to help people manage symptoms and move through difficult moments. Shawana lists Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Solution Focus Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, and Client Centered Therapy among her approaches. Sessions often involve identifying unhelpful patterns, testing small changes, and practicing new ways of coping between meetings.
Shawana has experience supporting people with LGBT concerns and compassion fatigue, and she also notes work related to aging and geriatric issues and sexual assault and abuse. Her background in correctional and hospital settings informs a focus on clear goals and workable strategies that fit everyday life.
In sessions she encourages clients to tell their stories without judgment and to take practical steps toward feeling better. The emphasis is on collaboration - setting goals, trying techniques, and checking what works. People who are navigating early adulthood challenges, such as transitions after school, first jobs, money worries, and relationship shifts, are explicitly noted among her focus areas.
Shawana practices in South Carolina and conducts work in English. She holds the LPC credential listed above and brings a mix of clinical and life-coaching experience to her work.
How her approaches translate to online work
Shawana lists Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy among her primary approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting and changing thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going, and it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase emotional steadiness, which can help with coping and anger management.She also uses Solution Focus Therapy ideas that concentrate on small, achievable changes and Family Systems concepts that look at how relationships and roles affect a person. Choosing the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist and client will set goals together, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what fits the client’s needs and preferences.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. Practical benefits people often find with remote sessions include fitting appointments into a busy day, shorter check-in meetings when schedules demand, and not needing travel time. These practical features can make it easier to maintain regular sessions while juggling work, study, or other responsibilities.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem, grief, trauma and abuse, LGBT matters, compassion fatigue, and young adult issues.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses clear, practical techniques and conversational sessions. Her methods include cognitive behavioral approaches, mindfulness, solution-focused work, family systems ideas, and client-centered conversations.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working in hospitals, correctional institutions, and mental health facilities.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in South Carolina.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Confirm current session options before booking.
How do costs work for sessions?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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