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Shante Middleton

Therapist
19 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) dedicated to empowering individuals through a strengths-based, solution-focused approach. As an African American woman in the field, I bring cultural awareness, authenticity, and compassion to my work, creating a space where clients feel seen, heard, and supported. I specialize in helping individuals identify their inherent strengths and develop practical, achievable strategies for growth.

My approach to therapy

I believe that adversity can serve as a catalyst for some of life’s most meaningful moments. Through guided reflection, I support clients in gaining insight into their experiences, strengthening their decision-making, and fostering resilience in their everyday lives. My goal is to help individuals move forward with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

What you can expect from me

Clients can expect their first session with me to feel welcoming, supportive, and centered on getting to know them as a whole person—not just their challenges. I take time to build rapport and create a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can share at their own pace.

During this initial meeting, we’ll explore what brings you in, but we’ll also spend time identifying your strengths, past successes, and the coping strategies you’ve already used. I believe it’s just as important to understand what’s working as it is to understand what’s difficult.

You can also expect a collaborative approach. We’ll begin to clarify your goals and what you hope to gain from our work together, while I gently encourage reflection on patterns, choices, and experiences that may be shaping your current situation.

Most importantly, you can expect to leave the session feeling heard, respected, and with a sense of direction, knowing that growth is possible and that you don’t have to navigate it alone.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Affirming, Warm, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    19 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Fordham University, Other at Ocean County College
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New Jersey)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues
  • Therapy methods
    Strength-Based, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents, Seniors
  • Languages
    English