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Shawnte' Gates

Shawnte' Gates

LCMHC

North Carolina

Practical, collaborative counseling for real change

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At a glance

Credentials
LCMHC
License
LCMHC, North Carolina / 11816
Experience
10 years
Languages
English
Location
North Carolina

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    • Motivational focus
    • Warm supportive style
    • Goal oriented

    About Shawnte'

    Shawnte' Gates is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) based in North Carolina who uses Motivational Interviewing alongside client-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches. She focuses on helping people manage anxiety, depression, stress, relationship and intimacy concerns, and issues around self-esteem and identity. Shawnte' offers steady, practical support aimed at small changes that feel manageable.

    She has about 10 years of experience in the mental health field. Her background includes work in residential settings, in-home care, and outpatient programs. That variety informs how she adapts strategies to different life situations and daily routines.

    Shawnte' describes her approach as warm and supportive. She starts by meeting people where they are and shaping care around their cultural background and life choices. In sessions she emphasizes collaboration, clear goals, and small steps that build toward change.

    Her work often uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help shift unhelpful thinking and manage strong emotions. Motivational Interviewing is used to support people who want to find their own reasons and motivation for change. Solution-focused ideas help map practical next steps between sessions.

    People can expect a straightforward, nonjudgmental space to talk through struggles like panic, mood shifts, addiction concerns, career stress, or difficulty with communication. Shawnte' aims to teach concrete skills and to help clients practice them in daily life.

  2. How her approaches translate to online therapy

    Shawnte' commonly blends Motivational Interviewing, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify their own reasons for change and build internal motivation in a step-by-step way. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and meeting the person where they are so goals come from the client's priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches skills to shift unhelpful patterns.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shawnte' will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors techniques rather than using a single fixed method so sessions can focus on what matters most to the client.

    Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how appointments are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, or offering sessions that suit a work break or childcare schedule. It also makes regular practice between sessions easier to maintain when homework or mindfulness exercises are assigned.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

    Also works with

    AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

    Additional focus areas

    Body imageCommunication problemsControl issuesEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-harmSelf-loveYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    10+ years

    Listed in

    North Carolina

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What sorts of concerns does Shawnte' address?

    She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, mood and panic problems, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, ADHD, and related concerns such as body image, guilt, and isolation.

    What is her therapeutic style like?

    Her style is warm and supportive and emphasizes collaboration. She works with clients to set concrete goals and practice small steps between sessions.

    How much clinical experience does she have?

    Shawnte' has about 10 years of experience working in mental health across residential, in-home, and outpatient settings.

    What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?

    She holds the LCMHC credential and practices in North Carolina.

    Which languages are supported for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can international clients work with this therapist?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How does pricing work for sessions?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with Shawnte'?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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