- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Shawnte'
Shawnte' Gates is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with 10 years of experience. She works with concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, addiction, ADHD, and young adult issues. Shawnte' helps people who are navigating life changes, career decisions, intimate relationship struggles, and mood challenges.
Shawnte' has worked in a range of settings across the mental health field. She has experience with residential programs, in-home services, and outpatient care. That practical background shapes how she structures sessions and follows up on progress.
Her approach centers on client-centered therapy while drawing on cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, solution-focused work, and existential ideas. Sessions focus on practical skills people can try between meetings. Techniques include changing unhelpful thinking, building coping strategies, and practicing mindfulness skills.
Shawnte' pays attention to cultural identity and how life context affects concerns. She works with clients to set clear goals and small steps toward them. Conversations are collaborative and goal-focused rather than prescriptive.
For people in their late teens and twenties, she addresses common pressures like leaving home, school or work transitions, money worries, identity questions, and feeling behind peers. Her style is straightforward and problem-focused, with an emphasis on skill-building and real-world application.
How Shawnte' blends approaches for online work
Client-centered therapy places the client's perspective at the heart of sessions. The therapist listens closely and uses the client's goals to shape session topics and next steps. This approach helps people who want practical support and clear direction for life changes.Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It teaches concrete exercises to try between sessions, which can help with anxiety, depression, panic, and mood regulation. Mindfulness therapy adds simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus in daily life.
Deciding which approach fits best is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to test methods and adjust based on how things are working. Goals and preferences guide which techniques are emphasized over time.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce commuting time. They can also let people practice skills in the settings where they live and work, with the therapist helping to translate techniques into everyday routines.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Shawnte' work with?
She works with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, ADHD, and young adult issues among other concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a client-centered approach combined with cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing and solution-focused work to create practical steps.
How much experience does she have?
Shawnte' has ten years of experience working in mental health across residential, in-home, and outpatient settings.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds the LCMHC credential and is licensed in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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