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Shonda Hart-Wright

Shonda Hart-Wright

LMHC

Florida

Practical, values-focused counseling with clear steps

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At a glance

Credentials
LMHC
License
LMHC, Florida / MH9799
Experience
20 years
Languages
English
Location
Florida

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    • Warm and direct
    • Values driven
    • Practical tools

    About Shonda

    Shonda Hart-Wright is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida. She offers straightforward, respectful care for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, mood ups and downs, and challenges like parenting, grief, and relationship conflict. Her style is warm and down-to-earth, with a focus on practical steps you can try between sessions.

    With about 20 years of experience, she has worked in a range of settings and supported people with serious mood and thought disorders as well as everyday struggles. Shonda blends familiar therapies people find useful, including cognitive behavioral approaches, client-centered work, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change.

    Sessions emphasize reality-based problem solving and clear goals. Conversations aim to uncover what matters to you, then build small, doable changes that fit your life. She encourages self-compassion while also addressing patterns like impulsivity, anger, or avoidance.

    Shonda is used to helping people manage life changes, work stress, money worries, and family tensions. She also supports those coping with trauma, addictions, ADHD concerns, and feelings of isolation. Her approach balances practical skills with attention to your values and priorities.

    If you want direct guidance along with supportive listening, Shonda focuses on collaborative planning so you leave sessions with concrete next steps.

  2. How therapy approaches translate to online care

    Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons to change. It uses listening and open questions to build motivation for steps like reducing harmful habits or starting new routines, and it can help with addictions, impulsivity, or low motivation.

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, supports people in clarifying their values and taking small actions that matter. It teaches practical ways to handle painful thoughts and feelings so people can act toward what matters to them, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and life changes.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shonda will collaborate with each person to choose strategies that fit their goals and daily life. That means trying different tools, adjusting plans, and focusing on what leads to real progress for the individual.

    Confirm the specific session formats available before booking, as the profile does not list them. Online care can make therapy easier to fit into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time for appointments. Licensed professionals can use conversational tools and structured exercises adapted for remote sessions so people still get practical skills and clear next steps.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

    Also works with

    AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

    Additional focus areas

    AbandonmentBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesFamily problemsForgivenessImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    20+ years

    Listed in

    Florida

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of problems does Shonda help with?

    She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, relationship and parenting concerns, grief, addiction issues, ADHD challenges, and many life transitions.

    What is her therapeutic style like?

    Her style is client-centered and reality-based, combining practical problem solving with supportive listening and collaborative planning.

    How much experience does she have?

    Shonda has around 20 years of experience working in a variety of clinical settings with a wide range of concerns.

    What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?

    She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, listed as FL LMHC, and practices in Florida.

    Which languages are sessions offered in?

    Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

    What session formats are available?

    The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.

    How does payment and cost work?

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

    How do I begin working with her?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a time based on the therapist's 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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