Shawntia Hall, LCSW

Shawntia Hall is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Qualified Supervisor for clinical social work interns. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Social Work, and she approaches practice with a focus on empowering clients to make meaningful change and build practical skills.

Shawntia specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), guiding people to identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts to support healthier responses and improved mood. She also uses supportive therapy to help clients manage emotional distress and employs motivational interviewing to meet each person where they are in their readiness for change. Her work emphasizes collaborative planning and concrete tools that clients can use between sessions.

Her experience includes helping people navigate depression, anxiety, bereavement, relationship challenges, stress, and low self-esteem. Shawntia tailors each plan to the individual’s needs and goals, focusing on practical strategies and gradual progress. She looks forward to working with individuals who are ready to take steps toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Access

Shawntia Hall commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns that contribute to stress, anxiety, and low mood. CBT focuses on practical skills and structured exercises that can be applied to everyday situations.

She also employs motivational interviewing, a collaborative, client-centered approach that supports people in exploring their readiness for change and building internal motivation. Supportive therapy is used alongside these techniques to help clients process emotional distress and build coping resources in the moment.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Shawntia works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit care into a busy schedule and to access support from home or work. These flexible formats allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent, evidence-informed care while accommodating differing communication styles and availability.