Licensed to practice in 4 states and accepts 30 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Self Esteem, Women's Issues and 10 more.
(she/her)
New to Grow
Dr. Shawntell Phoenix-Martin is licensed in North Carolina, South Carolina, Arizona and Georgia. Shawntell Phoenix-Martin always possessed a strong desire to help others of different age groups. As her career began, she found herself working with homeless substance abusers, at-risk youth and elementary students. As the years progressed, she found herself doing intensive in-home family, college and military counseling, addressing issues from stress management and anxiety to relationships. She also has found fulfillment in working with seniors as she is instrumental is assisting to remember their value and rediscover their purpose. From the heart of Dr. Shawntell Phoenix-Martin: “I am here to assist you facilitate that needed change. My passion as a therapist lies in helping people overcome their mental health challenges and reach their full potential. Using a variety of therapeutic techniques such as music, poetry, movement, art cognitive behavioral therapy and positive psychology allows me to meet you where you are and support you as you uncover those obstacles that are hindering your ability to progress through life. I always possessed a strong desire to help others of different age groups. I want to be instrumental in giving you the tools and resources to MOVE INTO ACTION to reclaim your life by empowering through hope to transform lives!
The first session will focus on creating a warm, supportive space where you could share your experiences at your own pace. I will listen with empathy, reflect your feelings and strengths, and explore what brought you to counseling. Together, we will begin to identify your hopes for therapy and make steps to continue building a trusting, collaborative relationship.
My approach stands out because I recognize that healing and self-discovery look different for everyone. By integrating music, poetry, movement, art, cognitive behavioral therapy, and positive psychology, I offer a variety of ways for you to explore emotions, express your experiences, and develop practical tools for meaningful change. Rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach, I meet you where you are and adapt the therapeutic process to your unique needs, strengths, comfort level, and goals. I bring creativity, flexibility, empathy, and compassion to my work. I strive to create a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where you can feel heard, understood, and accepted while moving at a pace that feels right for you. Through cognitive behavioral therapy, I can help you recognize and shift unhelpful patterns in your thoughts and behaviors. Positive psychology allows us to build upon your strengths, resilience, and sense of hope. I understand that words alone may not always fully capture what you are feeling or experiencing. By incorporating expressive and evidence-informed techniques, I support the whole person - your thoughts, emotions, body, creativity, and lived experiences. Together, we can uncover the obstacles that may be holding you back, deepen your self-awareness, and help you move toward greater fulfillment and progress in your life.
The ideal client is one who is ready for change and therapy or has a desire to grow, if not completely ready. A person who is not being forced into counseling by parents, academic institutions or legal entities. My ideal client is someone who is ready to explore their experiences with curiosity and openness, even if they are unsure where to begin. You may be experiencing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, life transitions, creative blocks, or patterns that leave you feeling stuck. You do not need to have everything figured out - only a willingness to show up authentically and engage in the process at a pace that feels comfortable. I work especially well with individuals who are open to both traditional talk therapy and creative forms of expression, including music, poetry, art, and movement. Together, we can identify obstacles, recognize unhelpful thought patterns, build on your strengths, and develop practical tools that support meaningful growth. My goal is to create a warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental space where you feel seen, supported, and empowered to move toward the life you want.
Cash - $200 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
Ambetter Health
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Arlo
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
Evernorth
GTEB
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid - Peach State Health Plan
NC State Health Plan
Peach State Health Plan (Managed Medicaid)
Tufts Health/Cigna
Using the person's strengths to produce resilience, joy, satisfaction and meaning in life instead of focusing on the problem
Assisting people to explore options and solutions in order to facilitate growth, progress and change instead of focusing and dwelling on the problem over time. This is normally addressed and resolve in a brief period of time
Assisting people to change their thoughts in order to manage emotions and change behaviors and responses