- Evidence-based methods
- Support for codependency
- Culturally aware care
About Shani
Shani Leal is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people work through major life changes and build stronger self-esteem. She focuses on practical steps people can use to feel more grounded during stressful times. Shani brings a calm, direct approach so conversations stay focused and useful.
She centers work around evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to each person's culture and background. That means drawing on proven methods while honoring a client’s individual history and values. The aim is steady progress, not quick fixes, with attention to codependency, healing after trauma, and finding life purpose.
Many clients seek support for relationship patterns, communication problems, or recovery from addiction and sexual assault. Shani also helps people processing adoption and foster care experiences and those rebuilding self-love after difficult events. She prefers short, clear goals that match each person’s daily life.
In sessions she emphasizes practical skills - managing stress, improving boundaries, and strengthening coping during transitions. She encourages small, achievable changes that add up over time. Her style balances empathy with straightforward feedback so people leave with next steps.
Shani practices in Texas and brings seven years of counseling experience to her work. Her credential is Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC. Sessions are conducted in English and shaped around each client’s needs.
Evidence-based approaches and online therapy options
Shani bases her work on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach she uses is skills-focused therapy, which teaches specific tools for managing anxiety, stress, and strong emotions. These tools help people handle daily challenges and improve coping in real situations.Another frequent element is trauma-informed care, which pays attention to how past hurts affect current behavior and relationships. This approach helps people process difficult experiences like sexual assault or domestic violence at a pace that feels manageable and builds safer ways of relating to themselves and others.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and life context to decide which techniques to emphasize. That plan can change over time as needs evolve, so clients help shape the path forward.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit work into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people keep consistent appointments during life transitions, while the therapist helps adapt exercises and goals to each person’s routine.
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Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She supports people facing addictions, anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship or communication problems, among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques with a practical focus and cultural sensitivity, aiming for clear, doable steps each week.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience working with people on life transitions, trauma recovery, and building self-esteem.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, and practices in Texas.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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