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Online therapist

Shantel Butler

Compassionate counselor for stress and family concerns

Credentials
LPC
Experience
6 years
Licensed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Shantel

Shantel Butler is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship or family challenges. She works with people coping with mood disorders such as bipolar disorder and supports those dealing with panic attacks and social anxiety. Her tone is welcoming and direct, aimed at parents and adults who need practical help now.

With six years of clinical experience, she centers sessions on compassion and cultural responsiveness.

Background and approach

Shantel creates a space that respects different identities and spiritual views, including faith-centered and secular perspectives. She emphasizes collaboration and meeting people where they are. Shantel focuses on clear, usable tools for everyday problems.

She helps people improve communication, manage control issues, and reduce isolation and loneliness. She also assists with attachment patterns, guilt and shame, forgiveness, and navigating life transitions like divorce and separation. Her approach supports people who want to build self-love, clarify life purpose, and handle symptoms from anxiety or trauma.

Sessions aim to identify practical steps and small changes that make daily life easier. Progress is paced to each person’s needs and goals. Shantel practices in Georgia and speaks English.

She offers a respectful, person-centered experience for adults seeking steady support through hard moments and big changes.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Shantel uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage symptoms and rebuild daily routines. One common approach focuses on learning practical coping skills for anxiety and panic, such as grounding exercises, breathing strategies, and step-by-step exposure to feared situations to reduce avoidance. Another approach emphasizes improving communication and attachment patterns by identifying interaction habits and practicing new ways to express needs and set boundaries.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively with each person to choose methods that match their concerns, goals, and preferences. That collaboration includes checking in on what helps, adjusting strategies, and pacing changes to feel doable.

The practical benefits of online therapy often include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy week. It can reduce travel and make follow-up brief meetings simpler. The source biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking to learn which formats are offered and how they fit your routine.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Shantel commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, family conflict, and mood disorders including bipolar disorder, plus related issues like panic attacks, trauma, and social anxiety.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and person-centered, focusing on compassion and cultural responsiveness while respecting each person's background and beliefs.
What kind of experience does she have?
She has six years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, anxiety, relationship, and family concerns.
What credentials and location are on record?
She holds the LPC credential as a Licensed Professional Counselor and practices in Georgia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options with the platform before booking.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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