Shonnia Spears, LPC

Shonnia Spears, LPC, focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety while preserving their sense of self. She meets people where they are and listens without judgment. The aim is to help each person notice strengths and take small steps toward better days.

Shonnia uses simple, practical conversations to untangle what feels overwhelming. She follows a client-centered approach that keeps the person’s needs and goals at the center. She also draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of coping.

Over seven years she has worked with people facing relationship strain, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and life transitions. She brings attention to issues like ADHD, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue while respecting each person’s background and culture. Her additional focus includes adoption and foster care, multicultural concerns, women’s issues, and young adult challenges.

Sessions are paced to match what each person wants to accomplish. Conversations often include setting realistic goals, practicing new coping skills, and checking what’s been helpful. The result is a straightforward plan that fits everyday life.

Shonnia holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential in Texas. She provides services in English and accepts international clients. To begin, a short matching questionnaire helps connect people based on needs and scheduling preferences.

How these approaches shape online therapy

Client-centered therapy puts the person’s priorities first. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and follows the pace the person chooses. This approach helps when someone needs acceptance, clearer priorities, or a steady guide through change.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, helps identify thoughts and behaviors that make stress and anxiety worse. It uses short exercises and practical homework to try new ways of thinking and coping. CBT can be useful for tackling worry, low mood, and everyday stressors.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about goals and preferences and then try methods that fit. That collaboration helps adjust techniques and pace so the plan matches real life.

Because this profile does not list specific session formats, confirm which options are available before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people choose sessions that match their energy level, such as video when face-to-face contact is helpful or audio for lower bandwidth or quicker conversations.