Therapist profile
Shonnia Spears, LPC
Texas
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Anxiety
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Texas / 74992
- NPI1871002733
- Experience7 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationTexas
About
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused work
About Shonnia
Shonnia Spears is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with seven years of clinical experience. She works with adults on common struggles like stress, anxiety, anger, relationship strain, grief, and coping with life changes. Sessions are conducted in English and she also accepts international clients.
Shonnia focuses on clear, practical conversations. She listens to what is happening now, helps name patterns, and supports people in trying different responses. Her work addresses self-esteem, parenting concerns, adoption and foster care questions, multicultural issues, and challenges that affect women and young adults.
Her approach draws on client-centered therapy to keep the client's perspective central. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot unhelpful thoughts and try simple behavior changes. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy are also part of her toolkit when a client wants short-term goal work or help building motivation.
Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-oriented. Shonnia helps people break big problems into smaller steps. She talks through practical coping strategies for anger and stress, and she supports clients as they test new ways of responding in daily life.
People looking for a therapist who will be direct and practical may find her style helpful. To begin, the process asks you to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule your first session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
Approaches used online and how they help
Client-centered therapy keeps the session focused on the client's concerns and perspectives. It involves reflective listening and open questions so the client can clarify goals and priorities. This approach works well when someone needs to feel understood and to set the agenda for change.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify thinking patterns that fuel anger, anxiety, or low mood and then tests small, practical changes in behavior. CBT is useful for breaking cycles of reacting on impulse and for building new coping routines.
Motivational Interviewing supports people who are unsure about change by exploring ambivalence and strengthening motivation. It pairs well with short-term goal work when someone wants to try new habits but feels stuck.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which approaches match a client's goals and preferences, adjusting as progress is made.
Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time. Online sessions can make it easier to keep regular check-ins and to practice skills between meetings. The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, relationship issues, grief, depression, parenting strain, and related topics such as adoption, multicultural concerns, and women's issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses client-centered conversations and practical methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to set goals and try changes.
How long has she been practicing?
She has seven years of clinical experience working with adults on emotional and life-change concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.