Shantele Weaver

Strengths-based counseling for practical change

LPC, LCMHC North Carolina

Experience: 4 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Shantele

Shantele Weaver is a licensed professional counselor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction-related concerns, grief, career obstacles, and compassion fatigue.

Background and approach

She draws on a mix of therapeutic approaches to support clients through life transitions, coping with chronic illness or pain, caregiver strain, and challenges related to substance use. Shantele also has experience with issues such as blended family dynamics, communication problems, impulsivity, and end-of-life or hospice concerns.

She uses an eclectic style that centers the client's own strengths and goals, combining practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy with acceptance-oriented and person-centered strategies.

With four years of professional experience and credentials as LPC and LCMHC, she brings collaborative problem-solving and motivational techniques to help clients clarify values, build coping skills, and address barriers like housing instability or re-entry after incarceration.

Sessions are offered in English to residents of North Carolina and are designed to meet clients where they are in a respectful, goal-focused way.

Practical approaches for online therapy and change

Shantele Weaver integrates cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to help clients navigate everyday challenges and emotional pain. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through structured skill-building exercises, which can be useful for anxiety, stress, and addiction-related patterns. Acceptance and commitment therapy emphasizes clarifying personal values and learning to make room for difficult feelings while committing to meaningful action, which can help with grief, caregiver stress, and chronic health concerns.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to explore which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time so the work stays relevant and useful. This shared planning helps clients build practical skills while staying aligned with what matters to them.

Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, online therapy provides flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limitations, or caregiving responsibilities. These options allow clients to maintain continuity of care and access licensed professionals from home or another convenient location, making it easier to pursue consistent progress toward personal goals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, career concerns, and compassion fatigue, along with related issues such as chronic pain, caregiver stress, and hospice and end-of-life counseling.

Which therapeutic styles are used in sessions?

The approach is eclectic and incorporates cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment principles, client-centered methods, existential ideas, and motivational interviewing when appropriate.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

The therapist has four years of professional experience working in a variety of clinical settings.

What are the therapist's credentials and location?

Credentials listed are LPC and LCMHC with license identifiers SC LPC 11488 and NC LCMHC 22276, and the practice is based in North Carolina.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages or for international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available for therapy?

Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.

How is cost handled for therapy sessions?

Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What is the process for beginning therapy?

To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions GriefCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMotivational Interviewing

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania, South Carolina, North Carolina

Languages

English