Shawnte' Gates, LCMHC
North Carolina · 10 years in practice
Shawnte' Gates is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina.
License and registration
- LCMHC, North Carolina
- 11816 · expires June 2027
- NPI
- 1932565843 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English
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About Shawnte'
Shawnte' Gates is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina. She brings ten years of clinical experience and a calm, supportive presence to sessions. Shawnte' focuses on practical ways to manage stress, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem concerns.
She also helps people facing addiction, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, and challenges like sleep problems and anger. Her approach begins with listening to where someone is right now.
Background and approach
She uses client-centered methods to build trust and then layers in tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness. Sessions often include learning new ways to think about situations and practicing small steps that reduce distress. Sheavier topics such as trauma, grief, or identity-related stress are handled with care and attention to each person’s cultural background.
Shawnte' also works with issues like body image, communication problems, control issues, and feelings of emptiness or shame. Her aim is to help people make decisions that fit their values and life circumstances. Shawnte' emphasizes collaboration.
Together with the client she sets clear, achievable goals and tracks progress over time. Therapy sessions may include short skill-building exercises, thought reframing, and motivational conversations to support change. Practical matters are discussed early on so therapy fits daily life.
She offers several online formats and helps clients choose what works best for their routines and needs.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Shawnte' lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Young adult issues
Approaches Shawnte' names
- Existential Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Existential Therapy focuses on questions about meaning, choice, and purpose. In sessions the therapist helps people clarify what matters to them and how they want to live, which can be useful during major life changes or times of feeling empty.Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and acceptance. The therapist creates a supportive atmosphere and follows the client’s lead to build trust and identify goals, helping people who need understanding first before skill work.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior. It teaches concrete techniques to change unhelpful thought patterns and test new behaviors, which often helps with anxiety, depression, panic, and mood concerns.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process may change over time as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls work well for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit into a short break or use less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging can support quick check-ins, homework, or ongoing brief coaching between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into different schedules and lifestyles.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Shawnte' commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, ADHD, and related concerns like sleep problems, anger, and career stress.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is warm and supportive, with a focus on collaboration. She starts by listening and then uses practical skills to address specific problems.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Shawnte' has ten years of experience in the mental health field working in settings such as residential, in-home, and outpatient care.
What are her credentials and region of practice?
She holds the Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor credential (LCMHC) and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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