Shontrice Hansen , LPC

Shontrice Hansen is an LPC - a Licensed Professional Counselor - with 14 years of counseling experience supporting individuals and families through life’s challenges. She works across the lifespan, offering both individual and family therapy to address struggles such as depression, anxiety, anger, behavioral difficulties, grief, stress, relationship conflict, and recovery from traumatic events. Shontrice blends practical skills with compassionate support, drawing on evidence-informed methods like Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused approaches, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), strength-based work, and Motivational Interviewing to tailor a care plan to each person’s needs.

Known for a warm, accepting stance, she emphasizes helping people rediscover growth and regain a sense of freedom where they feel stuck or wounded. Shontrice aims to guide clients toward living with greater vulnerability in their relationships and deeper self-understanding, teaching tools that foster healing and interpersonal growth. She strives to meet clients where they are, offering flexible scheduling to accommodate different routines and responsibilities, and considers it a privilege to walk alongside people as they take steps toward recovery and personal change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Shontrice Hansen

Shontrice often uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client’s perspective guides the pace and goals of work. This approach is helpful for people seeking acceptance, self-exploration, and stronger relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another frequent method she employs; it teaches practical skills to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Shontrice also incorporates Trauma-Focused approaches when trauma or abuse is a central issue - these methods aim to address trauma’s impact on emotions, memories, and daily functioning in a structured way.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Shontrice collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan over time based on what proves most helpful. This collaborative stance helps clients feel involved and empowered in their care.

Online therapy offers practical advantages for busy lives - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing for greater flexibility in scheduling and access from different locations. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care while fitting therapy into daily commitments.