Dr. Shanta' Atkinson

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (TX), a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (TX), and a Nationally Certified Counselor. I hold a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision, a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and a Bachelor of Arts in psychology.

I provide virtual individual therapy for adolescents (16+) and adults throughout Texas with a focus on depression, family issues, stress, stress management, relationship concerns, and women's mental health. I also support clients navigating anxiety, past and current traumas, PTSD, grief and loss, and substance abuse.

I specialize in women’s mental health, anxiety, depression, trauma, family reintegration/separation, relational issues, and coping with grief and loss. My approach is person-centered and strengths-based. In the first session, I like to learn about your experiences, values, goals, and the resilience you already bring into the room. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and other evidence-based approaches.

During the first few sessions, you can expect a safe, nonjudgmental, affirming environment where you can share what brought you here, what you hope to gain, and develop a treatment plan that fits your desired outcome. My goal as a therapist is to help clients become a self-aware, healed, and secure version of themselves. Being your best self is a journey, and I hope to join you on it through therapy interventions, unconditional positive regard, and encouragement.