Shantra Beane Gray , LCMHC

Shantra Beane Gray is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina with 22 years of professional experience. She specializes in supporting people navigating addictions and the complex process of grief and loss, and she also addresses related concerns such as codependency, communication problems, domestic violence, drug and alcohol addiction, and women's issues.

Shantra emphasizes creating an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore difficult thoughts and feelings safely. She approaches each relationship with compassion and steady support, recognizing that seeking change requires courage and intention. Her work centers on listening closely, honoring each person’s experience, and helping clients identify practical steps toward a more fulfilling life.

Clients who work with Shantra can expect an empowering collaboration that focuses on strengths, resilience, and meaning. Whether the immediate goal is coping with loss, addressing substance use, improving relationship dynamics, or navigating transitions unique to women, she offers guidance and encouragement tailored to each individual's needs. Shantra supports people through change and helps them build sustainable skills for long-term wellbeing.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Shantra Beane Gray uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify personal values and commit to actions that support a meaningful life. ACT encourages noticing difficult thoughts without letting them dictate behavior, which can be useful for people facing addiction challenges or prolonged grief.

She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, offering a warm, nonjudgmental listening approach that prioritizes the client's perspective and pace. This approach helps people feel heard and respected while they explore emotions and decisions related to relationships, loss, or recovery.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Shantra collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and circumstances, and she adjusts techniques over time as needs evolve.

Online therapy with Shantra is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving flexibility to choose the format that works best for scheduling and comfort. These options make it easier to access therapy from different locations and to maintain continuity of care during busy or transitional periods.