Shonta Harper is a licensed counselor who helps people facing self-esteem struggles and relationship concerns. She supports clients who are coping with anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, stress, and life transitions. Shonta aims to help people build clearer self-understanding and stronger connections with others.
Shonta uses practical conversation and strategic guidance to address communication problems, intimacy issues, and workplace stress. She pays attention to how past experiences and trauma shape present behavior, and she works with people to develop coping skills they can use right away. Her work often includes discussing boundaries, rebuilding trust, and practicing new ways to relate to others.
Her practice emphasizes respect for each person's background and identity. She describes her approach as trauma-informed and culturally responsive, which means she looks for how culture and life events influence feelings and choices. Shonta also supports people dealing with gender dysphoria and LGBT concerns in ways that honor each person’s sense of self.
With ten years of experience holding a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) credential and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) credential, she brings steady clinical experience to common life challenges. These credentials are listed as GA LPC and UT LCMHC in her professional record.
People often work with her on parenting stress, caregiver strain, codependency, and finding life purpose. She also helps clients address anger, sleep problems, and compassion fatigue through practical strategies and regular check-ins.
Approaches that support real change online
Shonta describes her work as trauma-informed and culturally responsive, and she uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. One common approach focuses on skill building for emotion regulation and stress management, helping people learn concrete steps to reduce anxiety, manage anger, and improve sleep. Another emphasis is on relationship skills training, which involves practicing communication tools, boundary-setting, and ways to address intimacy or trust issues.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaboration means trying approaches, checking what works, and adjusting plans over time so therapy stays useful and relevant.
Because the original profile did not list specific session formats, confirm the available online options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people connect with licensed professionals from different locations, which can be helpful for those managing relocation, work demands, or caregiving responsibilities.
Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaInfidelityJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Georgia, Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?
She supports people with self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, sleep problems, parenting stress, ADHD, and career or life transition concerns.
What is the therapy style like?
Sessions focus on practical conversation and collaborative problem solving. Expect a trauma-informed, culturally responsive approach that emphasizes skills you can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns including family problems, communication issues, and compassion fatigue.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds LPC and LCMHC credentials noted as GA LPC and UT LCMHC, and her practice is based in Georgia.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats were not specified in the biography. Confirm current session options with the therapist before scheduling.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
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