Shonda Hart-Wright

Practical, compassionate counseling for life transitions

LMHC Florida

Experience: 20 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Anger
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Shonda

Shonda Hart-Wright is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with two decades of experience helping people navigate a wide range of emotional and life challenges.

Background and approach

She works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, anger, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes, as well as many related issues like communication problems, caregiver stress, and feelings of isolation. Her style emphasizes a client-centered stance that blends practical, evidence-informed tools with warmth and respect.

She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness practices, and client-centered principles to help people develop clearer thinking patterns, build coping skills, and strengthen emotional regulation. Sessions focus on realistic, goal-oriented steps tailored to each person’s circumstances and values.

Shonda aims to empower clients to take an active role in change while offering steady support. She accepts international clients and offers multiple session formats to increase accessibility for people managing busy schedules or life transitions.

Her license is FL LMHC MH9799.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online support

Shonda uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in ways that adapt well to remote work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaching practical skills to change them, which translates into homework, thought records, and skill practice that can be reviewed during video or messaging sessions. ACT emphasizes values, acceptance, and committed action to help people move toward meaningful goals even amid difficult feelings, and it pairs with mindfulness exercises that clients can practice between meetings.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Shonda works with clients to clarify goals, assess which methods fit their needs and preferences, and adjust techniques over time so the plan evolves with progress and life changes. Her style centers on mutual planning and empowering clients to direct their growth.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy lives and for people in different locations, including international clients. These options make it easier to maintain regular appointments, practice skills between sessions, and access professional support without the need to travel to an office.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Shonda commonly address?

Shonda works with many issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, anger, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting questions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on related areas such as communication problems, caregiver stress, and isolation.

What is Shonda's therapeutic approach and style?

Her approach is client-centered and practical, combining cognitive behavioral techniques with acceptance-based work, DBT skills, mindfulness, and motivational strategies to help clients set and achieve realistic goals.

How long has she been practicing?

She brings 20 years of clinical experience working in a variety of settings and with diverse clinical concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with the credential FL LMHC MH9799 and practices in Florida.

Does she work with clients who live outside the United States?

Yes, she accepts international clients and offers services to people located outside the U.S.

What session formats are available with Shonda?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What is the process to begin working with Shonda?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesAnger managementSelf esteem Depression

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesFamily problemsForgivenessImpulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English