- Relationship dynamics
- Trauma informed approach
- Career and life changes
About Shonta
Shonta Harper is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in Georgia with 10 years of experience. She works with people facing relationship strain, family and intimacy concerns, anger, anxiety, depression, grief, and career or life changes. Shonta also supports those dealing with addiction, trauma and abuse, sleeping problems, and compassion fatigue.
Her style is direct and practical. She focuses on helping people understand their reactions, communicate more clearly, and build strategies that fit day-to-day life. Sessions look at how stress and past hurts affect current relationships and behavior patterns.
Shonta uses a trauma-informed and culturally responsive approach. That means she pays attention to how past experiences and identity shape feelings and choices. She helps clients identify strengths and develop concrete coping skills for difficult moments.
She often addresses issues like self-esteem, social anxiety, ADHD, and challenges related to gender and sexual identity. Shonta also offers support around caregiving stress, aging issues, and concerns veterans sometimes face. Her work includes coaching-style guidance for people seeking clearer goals or career direction.
Her practice emphasizes straightforward planning and small behavior changes. She helps people practice communication skills, set boundaries, and make measurable steps toward calmer reactions. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking and follow the site process to schedule an initial meeting.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Shonta draws on trauma-informed practices that help people notice how past events affect current reactions. This approach focuses on safety of pacing, grounding techniques, and recognizing patterns that fuel anger or avoidance. It helps with issues such as trauma-related reactivity, grief, and relationship triggers.She also uses practical, skills-based techniques to teach clearer communication and emotion regulation. These methods break down situations into manageable steps, teach calming strategies, and rehearse new responses for tense moments at home or work. That approach is useful for anger, social anxiety, and stress management.
Choosing the right method is collaborative. She works with clients to identify goals and tries different approaches to see what fits best. That means deciding together whether to focus more on processing past events, building coping skills, or mixing both paths.
Confirm the current session formats before booking since they are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people practice new communication skills in real life between meetings while keeping therapy work integrated into everyday routines.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Georgia, Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She supports people coping with anger connected to relationship conflict, work frustration, family strain, and past trauma.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and trauma-informed, focusing on understanding reactions, improving communication, and building concrete coping strategies.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of clinical experience working with adults on relationship, mood, and stress-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and practices in Georgia.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.