Shonta Harper, LPC, LCMHC

Shonta Harper, LPC, LCMHC helps people facing relationship strain, anxiety, depression, grief, and the stress that comes with caregiving and life changes. She also works with concerns around self-esteem, addiction, ADHD, and intimacy. Her practice includes attention to aging and geriatric issues and the extra stresses those situations can bring.

She keeps sessions focused and practical. Shonta listens for what matters most and helps clients name realistic goals. Conversations often move from understanding patterns to trying small, doable changes that fit daily life.

Shonta has a decade of experience as a licensed counselor. She brings trauma-informed and culturally responsive perspectives to sessions. That means she pays attention to how past hurts and cultural background shape current problems.

Her work often centers on relationship dynamics, family stress, communication problems, and identity concerns. She helps people manage social anxiety, career pressures, anger, and the emotional load of caregiving. Sessions balance emotional support with strategy and planning.

Clients can expect a collaborative process. Shonta helps identify strengths and builds practical tools for coping and growth. The goal is clearer choices, less overwhelm, and stronger daily routines that support wellbeing.

Evidence-informed approaches and online care

Shonta uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional healing. One common strand is trauma-informed work, which helps people recognize how past trauma affects current relationships and stress responses, and then develop coping steps to reduce reactivity. Another common area is relationship-focused work, which looks at communication patterns and helps people try different ways of speaking and setting boundaries to improve closeness and reduce conflict.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress is made and priorities change.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the specific session formats before booking since the profile does not list them. Online options often make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as shorter check-ins during a lunch break or avoiding travel time. They can also allow for simpler setups when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers an audio-only option instead of video. Licensed professionals can help tailor session length and focus to fit everyday schedules and responsibilities.