- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- CBT and mindfulness
- Trauma and grief
About Shanteria
Shanteria Onyemem is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 15 years of clinical experience. She supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, addiction, and stress related to life changes.
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside client-centered, cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, and psychodynamic approaches. Sessions focus on naming and understanding strong emotions, noticing patterns that keep people stuck, and building practical coping steps that fit everyday life. Conversations are direct and clear so people can apply what they learn between sessions.
Shanteria pays attention to cultural background and individual identity while helping clients sort through difficult feelings. She works with concerns such as sleeping problems, career strain, compassion fatigue, chronic illness and pain, and challenges around communication and boundaries. She also addresses issues tied to abandonment, attachment, codependency, and blended family dynamics.
Sessions give room to track what’s happening now and how earlier experiences affect present choices. Techniques may include focused emotional work, thought-focused exercises from CBT, and mindfulness skills for managing stress. The aim is to help people recognize patterns and try different responses in daily life.
People interested in starting are invited to use the site’s matching process to schedule an initial session. Information on session cost is handled through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify and make sense of strong emotions and the patterns those emotions create in close relationships. It can be useful when feelings are hard to name and when people notice repeated interaction patterns that leave them stuck.Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, reflecting, and supporting a person's own discoveries about what matters to them. This approach helps people clarify goals and feel understood as they try out new ways of responding.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) gives clear tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress by breaking problems into manageable steps and practicing different responses between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is reviewed.
Confirm the available session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-in meetings when needed, and offer options when camera use or longer appointments are difficult. Licensed professionals will work with clients to arrange a session flow that fits everyday life and therapeutic goals.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She helps people with trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addiction, stress, and life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy with client-centered listening, CBT exercises, mindfulness practices, and psychodynamic reflection to address emotions and behavior patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working as a therapist in Texas.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Session cost varies with location and is handled through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.