About me

You are not alone! My passions are to listen, understand, encourage, empower, and guide you to the discovery of your best self. In a space free of judgement or shame, I want to remind you of your value and power. Together we will journey toward a place of healing, at your pace.

Twenty-one years of experience as a school counselor, teacher, and coach enable me to genuinely empathize and sympathize with clients and their families. I hold in high regard the building of quality relationships with children, parents, and their support systems.

Welcome to the safe place where your healing can begin! Come as you are and allow me to walk beside you to a freedom that is unique to you.


Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Family conflicts
  • Self esteem, Motivation
  • Coping with life changes
  • ADHD
Also experienced in:
LGBT , Relationship issues , Trauma and abuse , Grief , Parenting issues , Anger management , Depression , Compassion fatigue , Adoption and foster care , Family problems , Multicultural concerns , Women's issues , Young adult issues

Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 7

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

TX LPC 74992


Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Shonnia Spears. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Apr 21, 2025 after therapy with Shonnia for 2 weeks

Shonnia was warm and welcoming. The care that she shows was immediately evident, as was her knowledge base. She adapted well to our shy teen who said she really liked Shonnia. We are only cancelling the service due to timezone differences.

Written on Oct 07, 2021 after therapy with Shonnia for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and self esteem

Shonnia was kind and encouraging in her counseling. We had a couple of sessions during a critical time in my life. She is a great listener, and volunteered to help me practice saying things during a very difficult conversation. She also encouraged me to be kind to myself and keep my own needs present during a time of conflict. I am ever grateful for her advice.

Written on Sep 25, 2021 after therapy with Shonnia for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes

She's a great listener. Although I missed our first section by accident because I live in a different country, she was actively helping me solve the issue.

Written on Sep 14, 2021 after therapy with Shonnia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with

With the few sessions I've had With Shonnia, I've really come to appreciate my first formal therapy with a professional. I truly value her warm, professional, yet interpersonal approach.

Written on Sep 10, 2021 after therapy with Shonnia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

Shonnia is a great practitioner. She's warm, and offers a really approachable and comfortable bedside manner. I feel like she really listens, and is invested in helping me to grow.

Written on Aug 12, 2021 after therapy with Shonnia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes

I've used this service once before and didn't care much for it. Shonnia has been a great match and has changed my experience completely.

Written on Aug 11, 2021 after therapy with Shonnia for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and adhd

Shonnia is a fantastic counselor. She takes a very grounded approach that helped settle me even on my dizziest and most frustrated days. If you want to make a decided change to your mental health, Shonnia Spears is a solid choice.

Written on Aug 03, 2021 after therapy with Shonnia for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

As a person who tries to be intentionally introspective on a regular basis, I had a week where I was completely caught off guard and it threw me into a emotional and mental spin. Shonnia really helped me course correct and even uncover more points in my adolescence that have been unconsciously affecting me and gave me the tools to move past them. I am truly grateful for her expertise!

Written on Jul 30, 2021 after therapy with Shonnia for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd

Shonnia has been a breathe of fresh air to me. In my short time with her Ive already made connections within myself I had not seen before. She is very intuitive and has been receptive even to backgrounds she is not familiar with. I would recommend her to anyone that needs help understanding their dynamics in the world, family or career.

Written on Jul 21, 2021 after therapy with Shonnia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd

Shonnia takes time to understand her patients rather than diagnosis them right away. She cares about what each individual is saying and takes it into consideration when speaking to them and giving out advice. I enjoy my time with her!

Written on Jul 14, 2021 after therapy with Shonnia for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd

I’ve found Shonnia to be great for helping me to celebrate myself and ground myself. She asks the right questions and doesn’t pressure you. Has worked with kids and can sympathise with issues about teaching. I talk a lot and Shonnia is able to help me make sense of my million thoughts and bring it back to myself and what I want or need. I always come away feeling empowered and challenged. I appreciate her input and help hugely.

Written on Jul 13, 2021 after therapy with Shonnia for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes

Shonnia is wonderful! She's warm, validating and understanding. I look forward to our sessions each week.

Written on Jul 13, 2021 after therapy with Shonnia for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder

She makes me feel like my feelings are always valid and I think she’s awesome. She understands and always is able to help.

Written on Jul 06, 2021 after therapy with Shonnia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and compassion fatigue

Shonnia is a great counselor who is incredibly supportive of the goals that I have in my journey through therapy. She listens very well and provides really good insights that have brought some realizations for me that I definitely would not have had otherwise. I'm really grateful for her and am excited to continue to work with her.

Written on Jul 05, 2021 after therapy with Shonnia for 2 weeks

Very helpful so far can't wait to learn more about myself and be my best self

Written on Apr 01, 2021 after therapy with Shonnia for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and self esteem

She is awesomely awesome

Written on Jan 28, 2021 after therapy with Shonnia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd

Being able to talk and just tell someone mutual and understands is really nice and you are great at listening

Written on Jan 27, 2021 after therapy with Shonnia for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, and adhd

Shonnia has been very supportive of my goals. She asks insightful questions and is a terrific listener. I highly recommend Shonnia.

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