Schavonne McCarter, LMHC

Schavonne McCarter is a Florida-licensed LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) with 15 years of professional experience supporting people through a wide range of concerns. She works with individuals facing stress and anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and family difficulties, eating challenges, and the demands of caregiving and compassion fatigue. Her practice also focuses on life transitions, communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and cultivating self-love.

Schavonne creates an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore thoughts and feelings and build skills for more satisfying daily living. She draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to help clients identify patterns, set realistic goals, and develop practical strategies for change. Schavonne emphasizes collaboration, helping each person find the right path forward based on their needs and preferences.

Recognizing that seeking help takes courage, she offers steady support and encouragement as clients take steps toward a more fulfilling life. Her practice welcomes LGBT clients and those seeking coaching alongside traditional therapy, with an emphasis on empowerment, resilience, and meaningful progress.

Therapeutic Methods and Online Care

Schavonne McCarter commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in her work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps clients identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more effective patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and difficulties with coping. Motivational Interviewing focuses on exploring a person’s readiness for change and strengthening their own motivation, which can be especially helpful for addictions, ambivalence, and goal-directed work.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Schavonne collaborates with each client to determine what fits best. She works together with clients to clarify goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan as progress is made so that therapy aligns with the client’s needs and preferences.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to access consistent care while balancing work, family, or mobility needs. These formats provide flexibility in scheduling, allow continuity when life gets busy, and enable clients to engage in therapy from locations that are convenient for them while working with licensed professionals.