I am a National Board Certified Counselor and a Life Coach with a dual license of Professional Counseling and Addiction Counseling in South Carolina with over 10 years of professional work experience. I have work in hospitals, correctional and mental health facilities.
l have experience in helping individuals, adolescents, couples, senior citizens and veterans with depression, stress and anxiety issues, anger management, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. Everyone has a story to tell so allow me to help share your story in an open and safe environment where you can be your own author without fear of judgment. My therapeutic approaches to help resolve ongoing trauma, challenges and barriers are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Solution Focus Therapy, Family Systems Therapy and Client Centered Therapy. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in sharing your story during your journey.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Young Adult Issues
SC LPC 6519
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Shawana Porter. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Shawna is very good at listening and helping me process life so that I can brainstorm solutions for my stressors. When I am not ready to go through a certain topic, she remembers and continues to encourage me in future sessions. Highly recommend!
Written on Apr 02, 2024 after therapy with Shawana for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Great! She listens, she isn't judgemental, and she allows you to take the steps you need to take at your pace she doesn't force you.
Written on Feb 28, 2024 after therapy with Shawana for 7 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
I’ve had 3 therapists prior to joining Better Help and being connected with Shawana and she is the only one that has tailored my therapy experience to me. She tells me what I need to hear and is real with me. The others gave very basic and general responses and activities. I’ve made far more progress in a few months with Shawana than I had in the previous year with the others.
Written on Oct 10, 2023 after therapy with Shawana for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Shawna has been tremendously helpful during the time we’ve been seeing each other. She’s an active listener. She takes detailed notes and she has a reassuring calming approach that has been instrumental in the betterment of my mental health. I look forward to our conversations and I would highly recommend her to anyone who values self-care.
Written on Sep 02, 2023 after therapy with Shawana for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Shawana is insightful, respectful, and is willing to tell me things I may not necessarily want to hear. She sets goals and gives actionable “homework” to help with thought and behavior change. She is just the resource I need to keep my life on track.
Written on Jul 19, 2023 after therapy with Shawana for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
Shawana has been outstanding.
Written on Jul 11, 2023 after therapy with Shawana for 2 weeks