Shantel Giles

Therapist

6 years of experience

Virtual
Stress management, Identity issues, Chronic conditions
Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Welcome to IMatterHealing, the care you deserve! “ Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is to always try just one more time. " Thomas Edison

I am a licensed Mental Health Counselor in Rochester, New York, with 6 years of professional work experience. I have worked with clients addressing concerns of stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, life transitions , parenting, trauma, and depression.

My approach to therapy

I believe in treating everyone with respect and compassion. You are the expert in your life and I'm willing to listen while guiding you to be your better self. Let's start by acknowledging that you matter!

What you can expect from me

My hope is for my clients to feel heard, to know they are not alone, to know that even without clear answers there is a choice, and that they are accepted for who they are.

About me

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

Qualification and insurance

Years of experience
6 years of experience
Training
MA (Master of Arts) at Saint John Fisher University
License type
LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (New York)
Licensed in
New York
Insurance accepted
Aetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Optum Medicaid NY, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

Top specialties
Stress management, Identity issues, Chronic conditions
More specialties
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD
Therapy methods
Cognitive Processing (CPT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Strength-Based, Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Care types
Individual therapy
Ages served
Seniors, Adults
Languages
English
Location
130 Allens Creek Road Fl 9
Rochester, NY 14618