Therapist profile
Shanton Roberson, LICSW, LCSW
LICSW LCSW - Stress and Family support
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- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Parenting concerns
About Shanton
Shanton Roberson is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 13 years of experience practicing in Alabama. She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, depression, parenting challenges, grief, and related concerns listed in her profile. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear conversation rather than technical jargon.
Shanton treats each person as the expert on their life. She listens for strengths that can be used to manage symptoms and solve problems. In sessions she works on coping skills for anxiety and stress, strategies for addiction recovery, and ways to handle relationship tensions. She also assists people who are navigating grief, burnout, or shifts in family roles.
Her background includes work across community and clinical settings. That experience informs a straightforward style that mixes problem-focused work with time to address painful events. She helps people sort out how past hurt shows up now, and then identifies small changes that make daily life more manageable.
When parenting feels overwhelming, she breaks down the issues into concrete steps. For relationship strain she explores communication patterns and practical ways to reduce conflict. For trauma or abuse histories she moves at a pace set by the client and focuses on stabilizing reactions first.
Shanton works in English. Cost varies by location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Shanton uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common direction is skills-based work for anxiety and stress, teaching breathing, grounding, and behavior strategies to reduce acute symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning. Another focus is structured support for addictive behaviors, breaking problems into manageable steps and building routines that reduce triggers and support recovery.She also addresses trauma-related concerns by prioritizing stabilization before moving into deeper processing. That can mean learning tools to manage strong emotions first, then gently looking at how past events affect current life. Finding the right mix of techniques is collaborative; the therapist and client decide together what to try based on the person's goals and what feels doable.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins during work breaks, or avoid travel time. The therapist will work with each person to arrange sessions that fit their schedule and needs.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Florida, Alabama
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of family or parenting problems does she address?
She helps adults deal with parenting strain, family conflict, communication problems, and related stresses listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is straightforward and practical. She focuses on coping skills, communication strategies, and managing reactions to trauma.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional experience working in mental health settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and practices in Alabama.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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