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Shonda Hart-Wright, LMHC
Florida
LMHC - Stress and mood concerns
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Mindfulness skills
- Client-centered work
About Shonda
Shonda Hart-Wright is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 20 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, anger, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, career concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and life changes.
Shonda uses straightforward, reality-based counseling alongside cognitive behavioral techniques. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. Conversations are practical and goal-oriented so people can try different ways of responding between meetings.
Her approach also draws from acceptance and commitment ideas, client-centered listening, dialectical strategies, and mindfulness practices. She helps people notice patterns that keep problems in place and then practices small changes that reduce distress and improve functioning.
Shonda has worked in a range of clinical settings over two decades. That experience informs how she structures sessions and sets clear, realistic goals with each person. She pays attention to day-to-day routines, relationships, and specific situations that cause difficulty.
People who choose her often want concrete skills for managing mood, impulsivity, or relationship conflict. She encourages practical homework between sessions and measures progress over time. To begin, a short intake helps match priorities and plan the first steps.
How CBT and related methods work in online sessions
Shonda commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors in everyday situations. CBT sessions focus on practical exercises, thought records, and behavior experiments that can be done between meetings to reduce distress and improve coping.She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which emphasizes noticing thoughts without getting stuck on them and clarifying values to guide action. Client-centered therapy is part of her approach too and means listening closely to what matters to the person and adjusting pace and focus accordingly.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to choose which methods fit their goals and preferences. That can mean mixing CBT exercises with mindfulness practice or using DBT skills for emotion regulation when needed.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not specified here. Ask which options are offered and how they fit your schedule. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into work days, reduce travel time, or use shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals adapt sessions so practical tools can be practiced in real life between appointments.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, ADHD, relationship and family struggles, grief, addiction, trauma, parenting, and career or life transitions.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is reality-based and practical, using client-centered listening combined with cognitive behavioral techniques and other structured methods.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 20 years of experience working in a variety of institutional and clinical settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL LMHC) practicing from Florida.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are accepted; confirm any time zone or licensing implications before booking.
How are session formats handled?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking to know whether phone or video is available.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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