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Shawnte' Gates, LCMHC
North Carolina
Licensed counselor - anxiety and mood
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
- Motivational interviewing
About Shawnte'
Shawnte' Gates is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, addictions, trauma and related issues listed in her profile. Shawnte' focuses on practical skills people can use between sessions to manage symptoms and make clearer decisions.
Her approach centers on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside client-centered, existential, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing techniques. She uses structured exercises to identify unhelpful thoughts and then tests new ways of thinking and acting. Sessions include skill rehearsal, problem solving, and short-term goals to track progress.
Shawnte' has worked in residential, in-home, and outpatient settings. That variety informs how she suggests strategies that fit different daily routines. She emphasizes concrete steps for managing panic, mood swings, sleep problems, anger, and concentration concerns related to ADHD.
She pays attention to cultural background and personal values when suggesting techniques. The focus is on collaborative planning - setting clear goals and practicing skills that address the concerns named in her profile, such as body image, communication problems, infidelity, and career stress.
People can expect a direct, steady style that prioritizes measurable changes. Shawnte' encourages small experiments between sessions to see what works and what needs adjusting. She asks clients to help shape treatment so it fits their life and responsibilities.
How CBT and related methods are used in online work
Shawnte' draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to break problems into specific thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT exercises help identify patterns, try new responses, and measure whether changes reduce distress or improve functioning. This approach is often used for anxiety, panic, mood concerns, sleep problems, and anger.She also uses client-centered techniques that emphasize listening and the client's goals, and existential ideas that look at meaning and life choices. Client-centered methods support clear goal setting, while existential questions can help when someone is rethinking life purpose or coping with big changes.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review goals and try methods that match those goals and daily routines. Shawnte' recommends testing approaches for a few sessions and adjusting based on what works for the client.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a weekday or evening slot, shorten check-ins when time is tight, or avoid travel time. Licensed professionals can help choose pacing and homework that fit the client's schedule rather than promising any specific session type.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, addictions, trauma, intimacy issues, sleep problems, anger, career stress, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related topics listed in her profile.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to notice and test unhelpful thoughts and habits. Sessions focus on practical exercises and short-term goals to change how thinking leads to behavior.
What is her background and experience?
She has 10 years of experience in the mental health field and has worked in residential, in-home, and outpatient settings.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She holds the credential LCMHC and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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