Shawnte' Gates, LCMHC

Shawnte' Gates is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina with 10 years of experience in the mental health field. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship strain, and self-esteem. Sessions address practical problems like sleep issues, career stress, and coping with life changes.

She has worked across residential, in-home, and outpatient settings. That background informs a practical approach to everyday problems. Shawnte' uses techniques to help people change unhelpful thinking patterns and develop coping skills.

Her style is client-centered and collaborative. She emphasizes clear goals and concrete steps rather than abstract language. Expect conversations that focus on identifying patterns, trying small experiments, and tracking what helps.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness are tools she often brings into sessions. Motivational Interviewing and solution-focused ideas are also part of how she supports people who want to make changes. These methods are used to address mood issues, panic, addiction-related concerns, and relationship difficulties.

Shawnte' also pays attention to cultural identity and life context when planning work together. That means she aims to connect strategies to the client’s everyday routines and values. The emphasis is on practical skills you can use between sessions.

For someone feeling quick to anger, stuck in resentment, or overwhelmed by stress, she focuses on skills you can practice right away. The work is straightforward, with steps to notice triggers, test new responses, and build better habits over time.

How her approaches translate to online work