Shawntay Fenyo brings a decade of clinical experience to her counseling work.
01About Shawntay
Shawntay Fenyo brings a decade of clinical experience to her counseling work. She holds an MD and is credentialed as an LCPC and an LCMHC, and she practices in North Carolina. Shawntay focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life changes in a calm, direct way.
Her sessions begin with listening. She asks about current struggles and what feels most urgent. Together she and the client set clear, practical goals and try small changes that can make daily life feel more manageable.
Background and approach
Shawntay uses familiar, evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques and client-centered conversations. She also includes emotionally focused strategies and solution-focused steps when they match a person’s needs. These approaches help people process painful memories and build new coping habits.
She pays attention to culture, background, and life context when planning sessions. That means tailoring examples, language, and pacing so the work fits each person’s reality. Shawntay also addresses issues like postpartum mood changes, seasonal affective disorder, and challenges veterans may face.
Practical formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. Shawntay explains options, helps people pick what will work best, and adjusts as life changes. The aim is steady progress toward clearer thinking and improved day-to-day functioning.
02Credentials
- LCMHC (North Carolina)
- License 21683 · expires June 2027
- LCPC (Maryland)
- License LC10414 · expires January 2028
- LPC (Virginia)
- License 0701014697 · expires June 2026
- NPI
- 1821562190 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Shawntay lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Blended family issues
- Commitment issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Methods Shawntay names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Shawntay names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Sessions
Shawntay commonly uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques in online sessions. Client-centered work means she listens closely and follows the person’s priorities, helping them speak through difficult feelings and name what they want to change. Cognitive behavioral techniques focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavioral shifts to reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms.She also draws on emotionally focused therapy when relationship feelings need attention. That approach helps people notice and name emotions, improve emotional connection to themselves, and respond differently to distressing memories or interactions. Together with the client she discusses which approach makes the most sense and adjusts as goals evolve.
Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. Video calls are useful for deeper conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit a break at work or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging work well for short check-ins, quick coping tools, or ongoing support between sessions. These options give flexibility so therapy can fit into a busy life while focusing on steady, practical progress.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Shawntay focus on?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes, along with related issues like abandonment, isolation, and mood disorders.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and direct. She listens first, then helps set practical goals and uses techniques that fit each person’s needs.
What background and experience does she have?
She has 10 years of clinical experience working with people facing emotional and life-transition challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
Credentials shown are MD, LCPC, and LCMHC, and sessions are provided from North Carolina.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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