Shonta Thomas
LPC, 12 years of experience
About me
Hello, my name is Shonta Thomas, and I'm absolutely excited to connect with you! My passion is helping individuals, families and couples find peace, fulfillment and happiness in their everyday lives. I have a Master's Degree in both Community Counseling and Forensic Psychology. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, a National Board-Certified Counselor as well as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional-II and well trained in Crisis Intervention. I look forward to helping you accomplish your goals on your healing journey.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
I am here to support you through your healing journey by helping you feel empowered, confident and happier in your decision making. Our sessions will be engaging as we collectively focus on your needs while identifying the healthiest way to achieve your goals, healthy changes and a healthy mental space.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I am a great listener, supporter, realist, motivator and coach that will guide you on your journey but also hold you accountable. I am here to support you through your healing journey by helping you feel empowered, confident and happier in your decision making. Our sessions will be engaging as we collectively focus on your needs while identifying the healthiest way to achieve your goals, healthy changes and a healthy mental space.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I love working with individuals and couples that that are ready to heal and grow from their past and become a better version of themselves. My clients are eager to heal but don't have the specific tools needed to make their goal(s) a reality. They often feel stuck, overwhelmed, depressed and anxious about their current situation and need a boost of hope, positivity, and motivation to get started on their healing journey.
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My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I utilize CBT with clients by empowering them by helping them with taking an active role in their treatment process and develop necessary skills they can use long after therapy has ended.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
I utilize mindfulness to help clients with becoming more aware of their thoughts, feelings and sensations in the present moment without judgment. In doing this, it helps clients develop a greater sense of calm, clarity and emotional regulation.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
I emphasize client strengths, resources, and goals, using techniques like miracle and scaling questions to foster hope, highlight exceptions, and create practical, achievable steps toward lasting change.
Location
VirtualLicensed in
Accepts
9 ratings with written reviews
July 19, 2025
She is very personable, I look forward to building a good relationship with her as my therapist.
Verified client, age 25-34
July 8, 2025
Talking with Shonta was the BEST thing I've done for myself in a LONG time. I cried, and as a black man, that was therapy within itself. She didn't prod or even know the tears were coming (actually neither did I, but it was very therapeutic. I am looking forward to my next session. I will share with others the power of talking to someone
Verified client, age 45-54
June 16, 2025
Love love love Shonta! She’s amazing! <3