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Schavonne McCarter

Compassionate LMHC focused on practical change

LMHC Florida

Experience
15 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing
Languages
English
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About Schavonne

Schavonne McCarter is a Florida-licensed LMHC with 15 years of clinical experience helping people address stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, grief, trauma and related concerns.

Background and approach

She also supports clients facing relationship and family difficulties, coping with life changes, eating concerns, compassion fatigue, and issues around forgiveness, guilt, and self-love. Her work includes attention to LGBT matters, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and coaching for personal growth.

Her approach emphasizes clear, evidence-informed techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and motivational interviewing to identify unhelpful patterns and build practical skills for change. Sessions focus on creating an open, nonjudgmental environment where feelings and thoughts can be explored honestly.

She encourages collaborative goal-setting and offers support for navigating the courage it takes to pursue a more fulfilling life. Schavonne blends practical tools with empathic guidance, helping clients develop coping strategies and improve communication.

Based in Florida, she brings years of experience to each client interaction and centers empowerment and resilience in her work.

Practical Therapies for Online Support and Change

Schavonne uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this approach focuses on practical skills and exercises that address issues like anxiety, depression, and stress. She also draws on Motivational Interviewing, a collaborative, goal-oriented method that helps people increase their own motivation to change and clarify personal values when facing addictions or ambivalence about behavior change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and she works together with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process means adjusting techniques and pacing based on what proves most useful for the individual.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access regular support, maintain continuity of care, and use tools between sessions when practicing new skills.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, eating issues, relationship and family problems, LGBT concerns, compassion fatigue, and related topics such as forgiveness and self-love.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
The approach combines practical, skills-based techniques and motivational interviewing. Sessions emphasize collaboration, skill-building, and exploring thoughts and behaviors to support meaningful change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional work experience providing mental health support and counseling in a variety of settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is licensed as an LMHC in Florida with credential FL LMHC Mh12775 and practices from that state.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps should someone take to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingSelf-love

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational Interviewing

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English