- Anxiety and stress
- Goal-focused work
- Codependency support
About Shonda
Shonda Harris is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas who helps people facing anxiety, stress, depression, relationship strain, and codependency. She writes plainly and meets people where they are. Her approach centers on understanding how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect so clients can make practical changes.
With 18 years of experience, she guides people through mood disorders, ADHD, addiction concerns, grief, and trauma. Sessions focus on building coping skills and clarifying goals. Conversations aim to identify small, achievable steps rather than overwhelming plans.
Shonda uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at how thoughts influence behavior and mood. She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to set clear goals and find workable strategies fast. These methods are used to support changes in daily routines, relationships, and emotion regulation.
She highlights a nonjudgmental stance and welcomes diverse perspectives. The work is collaborative - therapist and client decide what to try and how to measure progress. People learn to notice patterns and practice new responses between sessions.
Practical issues like parenting strain, communication problems, caregiver stress, and family-of-origin concerns are common topics. She also addresses intimacy-related issues, commitment worries, and feelings of emptiness. The overall aim is clearer direction, better coping, and steadier mood management.
How CBT and Solution-Focused Work Online
Shonda commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and practice different responses. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related patterns, and mood regulation. Solution-Focused Therapy is also part of her approach and aims at setting concrete goals and finding small, practical steps that move someone toward those goals. Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then suggest strategies to try. Progress is tracked together and adjustments are made when needed so the work stays useful and relevant. If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats offered before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. It can also make consistent weekly work more manageable for people juggling caregiving or work commitments. Licensed professionals tailor exercises and homework that fit day-to-day life, so skills can be practiced between sessions and goals can move forward steadily.Areas of expertise
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Experience
18+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship problems, grief, trauma, mood disorders, ADHD, addictions, and codependency among other concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is direct and practical, focusing on how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and on building real coping skills for day-to-day life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of experience working with people who have mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD, and related challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed as an LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in Texas.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and 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 then schedule based on the therapist's availability.
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