Shantele Weaver

Shantele Weaver is a licensed counselor who focuses on supporting people through stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, career strain, and compassion fatigue. She emphasizes straightforward, respectful care and encourages clients to draw on their own strengths. Shantele works from a belief that each person is the expert on their life, and she aims to make the first steps feel manageable.

She uses a mix of approaches tailored to what each person needs. That may include techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and shift unhelpful thinking, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and build meaningful action, and Client-Centered methods that keep the client's goals central. Motivational Interviewing is used when people need help finding the will to change, and existential ideas guide conversations about meaning and life choices.

Shantele has four years of professional experience and holds LPC and LCMHC credentials. Her background includes work with people facing housing instability, re-entry after incarceration, and caregivers dealing with aging or cognitive decline. She also has experience supporting those navigating hospice and end-of-life counseling concerns.

In sessions, she aims for clear, practical steps and compassionate listening. Conversations can focus on coping skills, managing impulses, improving communication, or planning next steps for career or caregiving challenges. Shantele values client autonomy and adjusts methods to fit each person’s pace.

To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability. Shantele practices in North Carolina and conducts work in English.

How therapy approaches shape online counseling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then pick actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and meaning-focused concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy teaches practical skills to spot unhelpful thinking and change routines that keep problems going, which often helps with anxiety and impulsivity. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on active listening and respect for the client’s goals, letting the person guide what matters most in sessions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them over time if needed.

Confirm available session formats before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or sessions that save commuting time. It also allows more flexibility when caregiving or work schedules change. Licensed professionals can use these methods effectively in remote sessions, and the practical aim is to build coping skills and clearer plans that fit everyday life.