Hi, I am Shanta’ Atkinson, a Nationally Certified Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor in Texas. I obtained my master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Texas at San Antonio.
I seek to assist clients in obtaining a deeper level of understanding and acceptance of themselves. My therapeutic approach is catered towards client needs, which is often a combination of client-centered, solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral, brief therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy and mindfulness approaches might be utilized. My goal is to ensure that my clients have all the “tools” needed for their mental health toolbox in order for them to be their best selves. I have experience with clients struggling with issues such as anger/stress management, emotion regulation, grief/loss, anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse and existential concerns. I am experienced in the areas of counseling late adolescents, adults of all ages and single-parent families from various backgrounds.
As your therapist, I will assist you in understanding past experiences, personal strengths, weaknesses, and provide motivation for you to have the best outcome for you. While you might be approaching a difficult time in your life, I hope you will rest easier in the knowledge that you are not alone. I strive to promote trust, self-awareness and positive change.
Now is the time to pour back into you and to be your best self. Let’s get started! Encourage yourself.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
TX LPC 76524
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My therapist is very understanding and non-judge mental. She truly is the best therapist I’ve ever had.
Written on Apr 08, 2021 after therapy with Shanta' for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Ms. Atkinson has been a great help during a very trying time. Much appreciated!
Written on Nov 03, 2020 after therapy with Shanta' for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, career difficulties, and adhd