Shawayna Teal, LMHC

Shawayna Teal is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who helps adults move past obstacles that block well-being and fulfillment. She believes in the practical power of the therapeutic relationship and approaches care with warmth, respect, and a focus on what clients want to achieve. Shawayna views clients as resourceful individuals who often already hold the answers they seek, and she guides them through the steps needed to uncover and apply those insights.

Her work centers on creating a genuine and supportive space where clients can bring their authentic selves, explore challenges, and practice new ways of thinking and behaving. She applies Cognitive-Behavioral techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns, and uses Solution-Focused methods to build specific, achievable goals and reinforce progress. These evidence-based approaches are combined to match each client’s needs and priorities.

Shawayna provides counseling services to adults and is committed to helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma reactions, low self-esteem, and depression. As an LMHC she holds a professional license to practice mental health counseling and works collaboratively with clients to foster the change they want and deserve.

Evidence-based strategies for online therapy

Shawayna Teal uses Cognitive-Behavioral techniques to help clients identify patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties. This approach breaks problems into manageable parts and teaches practical skills for shifting unhelpful thoughts and building healthier routines.

She also employs Solution-Focused methods that emphasize setting clear, achievable goals and using small, measurable steps to create change. This strengths-oriented approach works well for clients who want to move forward quickly and track progress through concrete actions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Shawayna works with each client to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, then tailors the mix of techniques to fit the individual. The therapeutic plan can be adjusted over time as priorities and circumstances evolve.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to access care from home or work. These options support continuity of care and make it simpler for clients to receive consistent support from a licensed professional regardless of location.