Schavonne McCarter, LMHC - Therapist in Florida

About Schavonne

Schavonne McCarter is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and addiction. She creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk frankly about what’s hard. She emphasizes practical steps and support so people feel understood and able to move forward.

She uses clear, goal-focused methods to address anger, coping with life changes, and grief. Sessions often focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small, doable changes.

Background and approach

Motivational Interviewing techniques are used when someone needs help finding internal motivation to change behaviors. Schavonne has 15 years of professional experience and holds the Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential - LMHC. That background informs a straightforward style that blends discussion with action.

She offers time to listen and room to work through next steps at a steady pace. Family and parenting concerns are part of the issues she supports, along with relationship difficulties and communication problems. Additional areas of attention include forgiveness, guilt and shame, hospice and end-of-life counseling, self-love, and compassion fatigue.

Clients can expect a mix of practical strategies and reflective conversation. The approach aims to reduce distress while helping people build clearer patterns and new habits. Schavonne’s goal is to support each person as they make realistic changes that fit their life.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Schavonne uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes to reduce distress. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and many everyday struggles. Motivational Interviewing is also part of her work and focuses on helping someone find their own reasons to change. It’s often used for addictions and situations where building inner motivation is key.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client talk about goals and preferences, then adjust methods as needed. Sessions may blend CBT and Motivational Interviewing depending on what feels most helpful for the person’s situation.

Online therapy offers flexibility and easier access to consistent care. Video calls let sessions feel conversational and close to an in-person visit, while phone, live chat, and text messaging provide options for shorter check-ins or when schedules are tight. These formats make it simpler to keep momentum between meetings and to fit therapeutic work into everyday life.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, eating concerns, LGBT matters, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is practical and direct. Sessions combine listening with clear steps to try between meetings.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 15 years of professional experience in mental health work.

What credentials and where is she licensed?

She is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor with the designation FL LMHC Mh12775.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

What formats are available for sessions?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Anger management

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 15 years
Licensed: Florida
Languages: English

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