Shawnte' Gates , LCMHC

Shawnte' Gates is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina and a National Certified Counselor, with 10 years of professional experience in the mental health field. She has worked across multiple settings including residential programs, in-home services, and outpatient care, building experience with both adults and children.

She approaches therapeutic work with a warm, supportive style that emphasizes collaboration and practical skill building. Shawnte' encourages clients to identify strengths and to practice techniques for reducing anxiety, easing depression, and strengthening self-esteem. She frames change as a process and focuses on teaching evidence-based strategies that help people reframe unhelpful thinking patterns and develop coping skills tailored to their lives.

Her clinical orientation is person-centered, holistic, multicultural, and integrative. That means she begins where each person is and adapts treatment to their needs while remaining attentive to cultural identity and lifestyle. In practice she draws on evidence-based methods including cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused counseling to create individualized plans.

Shawnte' describes her work as nonjudgmental and goal oriented, helping clients establish concrete steps toward meaningful change. She values partnership in therapy and aims to support people as they work through obstacles and make decisions that reflect their goals and values.

Client-Centered, CBT, and Mindfulness for Online Care

Shawnte' integrates client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness in online sessions to address a range of concerns. Client-centered therapy focuses on meeting people where they are, listening deeply, and shaping treatment around each person's values and goals - it is useful for building self-esteem, improving relationships, and navigating life transitions.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps people identify and adjust unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress management, and coping with mood challenges by teaching practical skills and problem-solving strategies.

Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and simple attention practices that can reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation. These practices often complement other approaches when managing stress, panic, or mood fluctuations.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Shawnte' works collaboratively to determine the best fit based on a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors techniques and goals together with each individual to create a clear plan for progress.

Online therapy with Shawnte' is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for scheduling and access. These options make it easier to attend sessions from home or on the go while maintaining continuity of care and consistent support from a licensed professional.