Depression, Anxiety, Relationships, Self Esteem, Coping Skills
Accepted insurance & self-pay
About Shante
Shante Mormon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 23 years of experience. She is passionate about assisting individuals in reaching their full potential and living a fulfilling life. Shante specializes in depression, anxiety, anger issues, self-esteem issues, relationship issues, personality disorders, chronic illness, grief, trauma, and major life transitions. She likes to believe that all individuals inherently have what they need to handle life's challenges. She feels it is her job to ensure that her clients are aware of their strengths and that they know how and when to tap into those strengths.
Shante earned her Master's in Social Work from the University of Akron. She utilizes multiple treatment approaches, including dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive processing therapy, solution-focused therapy, strengths-based therapy, supportive psychotherapy, motivational interviewing, and acceptance and commitment therapy.
Life's many challenges will affect us all at some point. Shante is ready and willing to partner with you to help build your toolbox of skills and strategies to manage your specific challenges. If you are ready to partner with Shante, make an appointment today!
"As a woman of color and a woman of faith, I understand the stigma of mental illness and the hesitancy to engage in mental health treatment. I am passionate about delivering quality mental health care while breaking down barriers that impact access to treatment. "
Get to know Shante
Why did you decide to become a counselor?
I have always enjoyed building up individuals. I absolutely love helping to develop self-assured, confident individuals who are able to face life's challenges head on. There will be good and bad days and things totally out of our control. What's important to know is that we can control our responses and change the way we view our situations/challenges.
What types of clients do you work with best?
I have seen great success with individuals who struggle with self-esteem and identity issues. Mostly women between the ages of 20 and 45 but also males within the same age group. I have also worked with countless individuals in the geriatric population with chronic medical conditions.
What's one thing you wish all clients knew?
That they are stronger and more resilient than they know!
Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?
Thriveworks is well established in 48 states and they offer Telehealth. I enjoy telehealth because it makes therapy accessible to incredibly busy individuals or individuals who prefer to receive therapy in their own setting.
What inspires you?
Readiness for change.
What can clients expect in their first session with you?
A very down to earth person with no judgement whatsoever. I see my role as a supporting my clients in accomplishing their goals.
What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?
To get a good sense of presenting symptoms and to identify what it is my clients want to accomplish in therapy.
What should clients know about you before scheduling a first counseling session?
That we will have dialogue and conversation during each session. Sometimes I will challenge you to reframe your thinking but that's what growth and change is all about (being challenged to do things differently).
What do you do for fun/on your time off?
I enjoy traveling, watching movies, and spending quality time with my husband and three-year old son.
What's one thing about you that defines you (non-professional)?
My faith and integrity.
Other areas of focus
Education and training
- Years in practice
- 21 years
- Graduating institute
- The University of Akron
- Graduating degree
- Master of Social Work
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