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Shonnia Spears

Shonnia Spears

LPC

Texas

Collaborative, practical support for life changes

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At a glance

Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Texas / 74992
Experience
7 years
Languages
English
Location
Texas

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    • Motivational approach
    • Goal focused
    • Warm and direct

    About Shonnia

    Shonnia Spears, LPC, helps people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to begin. She listens first and works at a pace that feels right for each person. Her aim is to remind people of their strengths and encourage small steps toward change.

    She offers a nonjudgmental space where clients can talk about stress, anxiety, grief, or relationship strain. She also supports people dealing with parenting challenges, adoption and foster care issues, ADHD, trauma and abuse, and identity concerns including LGBT matters. Young adult issues, multicultural concerns, and women’s issues are also areas she addresses.

    Her approach blends practical techniques with a warm, person-focused style. She uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address patterns of thinking and behavior. Solution-Focused Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy round out her methods, so sessions focus on goals and what works for the client.

    Shonnia has seven years of clinical experience and holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential. She practices in Texas and provides services in English. International clients are accepted, and she works collaboratively to match therapy to each person’s needs.

    To begin, she invites people to share their story and set clear, manageable goals. Sessions are designed to build coping skills, improve mood, and support healthier relationships and daily routines.

  2. How therapy approaches shape online sessions

    Shonnia commonly uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and build motivation one step at a time. This approach is useful when someone feels stuck or uncertain about next steps. Client-Centered Therapy is also central to her work; it focuses on listening, empathy, and shaping the pace of work around the person's needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, when used, targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches skills to manage symptoms.

    Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will ask about goals, preferences, and what has or has not worked before. Together they try methods and adjust the plan so the work fits the client's aims and daily life.

    Session format options are not listed in the original biography, so confirm available online arrangements before booking. Online work often makes it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, shorten a check-in when needed, or remove travel time. It can also let people continue regular sessions while balancing work, school, or caregiving responsibilities.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsSelf esteemCoping with life changesADHD

    Also works with

    LGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementDepressionCompassion fatigue

    Additional focus areas

    Adoption and foster careFamily problemsMulticultural concernsWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    7+ years

    Listed in

    Texas

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Shonnia commonly address?

    She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship struggles, parenting and family problems, ADHD, LGBT concerns, self esteem, anger, compassion fatigue, and challenges tied to adoption or foster care.

    How would you describe her therapeutic style?

    Her style is warm and person-centered while also action oriented. She blends Motivational Interviewing with CBT and solution-focused techniques to set practical goals and support change.

    What is her professional background?

    She has seven years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of life and mental health concerns.

    Where is she based and what credential does she hold?

    She practices in Texas and holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor.

    Can sessions be held in languages other than English or with international clients?

    Sessions are offered in English, and she does accept international clients.

    What session formats are available?

    The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

    How is cost handled?

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

    How do I begin if I want to work together?

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

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