- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- Strengths based
About Shontel
Shontel Taylor Harris is a licensed clinical social worker with 12 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She approaches each person as the expert on their own life and focuses on building strengths to move past persistent problems. Taking a first step toward change can feel hard, and she offers steady support through that process.
Her work centers on practical steps people can use day to day. She helps clients name what is most difficult, develop clearer communication, and build small habits that reduce worry and improve mood. Conversations are paced to the individual and aimed at creating skills that carry into real life.
Shontel has experience across a range of related concerns, including attachment and abandonment issues, blended family challenges, body image, and navigating separation or divorce. She also supports people dealing with the effects of domestic violence, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD) in family contexts, and co-occurring conditions.
She practices in Texas as an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Sessions are conducted in English and she is open to working with international clients. The practice uses a subscription model for scheduling, and that subscription can be canceled at any time.
To begin, prospective clients use the Start Therapy button, complete a short questionnaire for matching, and schedule sessions based on therapist availability. Shontel aims to help people find practical ways to feel more in control and more connected to their goals.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online therapy
Shontel uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change and skill-building. One common approach helps people reduce anxious thinking and regain control by identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new ways of thinking and behaving. This approach is useful for stress, anxiety, and mood concerns.Another frequently used method focuses on improving communication and attachment patterns. It helps people recognize how early relationships shape present interactions and then practices new, clearer ways to connect and set boundaries. That work can help with relationship problems, abandonment worries, and family of origin issues.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to identify goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan as needed. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions stay relevant to their needs and daily life.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins when time is tight, or avoid travel time on workdays. Ask about current session options when you complete the matching questionnaire so you can arrange times and formats that fit your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Additional focuses include attachment issues, body image, divorce and separation, and other family of origin concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach treats the client as the expert in their life and emphasizes practical steps. Sessions focus on building skills, clearer communication, and small habit changes that help in daily life.
What is her professional background?
She has 12 years of professional experience working with people across stress, relationship, and trauma-related concerns. That experience informs a practical, strengths-based way of working.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed in Texas as an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker and practices from Texas. Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are accepted. Sessions are provided in English for all clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether video, phone, or in-person visits are available.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the selected subscription and scheduling choices.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing the short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.