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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Relationship concerns
About Shantell
Shantell Whitaker is a Florida licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with three years of clinical experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, and life changes.
She focuses on clear, practical conversations. Sessions look at current stressors and coping skills. She works with people who are navigating big transitions or ongoing emotional pain and wants to help them find ways to feel steadier day to day.
Her approach centers on respect and sensitivity. She adapts the discussion and treatment plan to the person in front of her rather than following one rigid method. That can mean teaching specific coping techniques, talking through relationship patterns, or pacing work on traumatic memories depending on a person's needs.
Shantell also has experience addressing issues tied to disasters, first responder and veteran experiences, workplace strain, and multicultural concerns. She pays attention to how those contexts affect stress, relationships, and meaning in life.
People who choose her can expect straightforward goals and steps they can practice between sessions. The focus is on building practical skills and clearer understanding so everyday life feels more manageable.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Shantell uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical coping skills and paced trauma work. Teaching coping skills involves identifying stress triggers and practicing simple strategies for breathing, grounding, and emotion regulation so people can use them in daily life. Paced trauma work means moving at a person's comfort level to process distressing memories and reduce their hold on everyday functioning.Finding the right approach is part of the process. She will work together with the person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and she will adjust the plan as needs change. That collaborative planning helps make sessions feel useful from the start.
The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Many people choose online sessions to fit therapy into workdays, manage appointments without travel, or use a shorter check-in when time is limited. Licensed professionals commonly adapt exercises, between-session tasks, and pacing to suit a person's schedule and life demands.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include first responder and veteran issues, workplace strain, and multicultural concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She emphasizes practical conversations and adaptable plans. The work often includes coping skills, talking through relationship patterns, and paced work on traumatic memories as needed.
How much professional experience does she have?
She has three years of professional work experience as a clinician. That experience informs her work with stress, trauma, and life changes.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Florida LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and she practices in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact cost details should be checked during sign-up.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.