Schavonne McCarter

Schavonne McCarter is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and addictions. She also supports those coping with life changes, grief, trauma and abuse, and issues related to relationships, LGBT concerns, eating, and compassion fatigue. Schavonne presents a calm, straightforward presence that aims to make the first step feel a little less daunting.

She creates a space where thoughts and feelings can be spoken honestly without fear of judgment. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals. She encourages small, steady changes that build toward better coping and more satisfying daily life.

Schavonne draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and replace it with action that leads to different outcomes. She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons and motivation to change. Both approaches are used in simple, down-to-earth ways during sessions.

With 15 years of experience and an LMHC credential, Schavonne blends coaching-style guidance with therapeutic care. She pays attention to communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, self-love, and end-of-life concerns when these are part of a person's story.

If someone is ready to begin, they can use the site Start Therapy button to complete a short questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's availability. The focus is on practical tools, steady progress, and helping people feel more capable navigating life’s shifts.

How CBT and Motivational Interviewing Work Online

Schavonne uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors to get different results. CBT sessions often include simple exercises and experiments to practice between meetings, which can fit well into daily life.

She also uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who feel unsure about making changes. This approach focuses on drawing out personal reasons for change and building confidence step by step. It works well for addictions, ambivalence, and any situation where motivation is needed.

Finding the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what feels useful. Together they will adjust techniques and pace so the work matches what the person wants and needs.

Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when helpful. It can also let people practice new skills between meetings and use tools in real-life settings, which often helps carry progress forward.