Shanta Clay
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, MSW (she, her)
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Let's Connect (757) 982-2511
Welcome to my practice. Choosing to begin therapy is a courageous step, and I’m glad you’re here. Reaching out for support isn’t always easy—but you don’t have to do this alone. I offer a safe, compassionate space where you can feel seen, heard, and supported as we work together toward meaningful change.
Life’s challenges—past or present—can feel heavy and overwhelming. Therapy is a place to slow down, gain clarity, and reconnect with your strengths. Together, we’ll focus on building a future that feels more balanced, hopeful, and aligned with who you want to be—one where your past does not limit your possibilities.
In my practice, I have experience supporting clients facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, phobias, social anxiety, OCD, overthinking, persistent negative thoughts, and issues with self-esteem and self-awareness, among others. My approach is collaborative and tailored to your unique needs—we’ll work together to find the treatment strategies
I’m a caring, optimistic, and yes—funny—therapist who genuinely loves helping others grow and heal. Having faced my challenges, I understand the hard work it takes to create real change. Think of me as your partner and agent of change—we’re a team on this journey. Together, we’ll explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and I’ll support you
Call or Email Shanta Clay now for a free 15 minute consultation - (757) 982-2511
Let's Connect (757) 982-2511
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $175
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, Discover, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- Magellan
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Optum
- Self Pay
- Sentara Health Plans
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Virginia Premier
Shanta Clay
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, MSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (757) 982-2511
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Virginia / 0904015722 Shanta Clay
- In Practice for 15 years
- Attended Dominican University, MSW, Graduated 2019
Education and Years In Practice
Shanta Clay
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, MSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (757) 982-2511
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Coping Skills
Expertise
- ADHD
- Adoption
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Career Counseling
- Child
- Divorce
- Emotional Disturbance
- Grief
- Life Coaching
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Shanta Clay
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, MSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (757) 982-2511
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Single Parent
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Single Parent
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Family Systems
- Feminist
- Gestalt
- Intervention
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Positive Psychology
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
Shanta Clay
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, MSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (757) 982-2511
Groups
TaeCare Therapy Services LLC
Mental Health Agency in Chester, VA and surrounding area and is here to assist with mental health needs to help develop coping skills to self-regulation emotions and situations. To focus on things you can control and be able to let go of things you can't control. This group has licensed providers as well as interns and supervisees to assist you with meeting the needs and goals you want for yourself. TaeCare Therapy LLC also will offer clinical supervision for newly graduates and help provide training and test prep to set for LCSW exam. Weekly supervision to promote growth
Expertise
Anger Management
Anxiety
Depression
Types of Therapy
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$150-$200
Location
Chester, VA 23836
Email Shanta Clay about this group or call - (757) 982-2511
Location
Nearby Areas
Shanta Clay
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, MSW
Call for a free consultation now - (757) 982-2511