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Shantel Cooper
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
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Shantel Cooper

Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC (she, her)

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Petersburg, VA 23803
Let's Connect (804) 395-5304
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Do you struggle to connect with your child or feel overwhelmed by life’s changes? I’m Shantel, a Licensed Practical Counselor at The Empowerment Lab. I help families, women, and individuals navigate challenges like depression, anxiety, ADHD, substance use, grief, and relationship issues. I create a brave, supportive space where healing begins with empowerment. Using a person-centered, compassionate approach, I help clients strengthen communication, set boundaries, and build meaningful connections. Let’s grow together.
As a counselor, I understand the importance of lived experience and how it makes each family unique.
I believe that creating a brave space for families to have honest conversations about challenges, successes, and opportunities for growth allow families to have a fighting chance at long term commitment to one another.
Call or Shantel Cooper now for a free 15 minute consultation - (804) 395-5304

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

The Empowerment Lab

Petersburg, VA 23803

(804) 395-5304
My website
I accept insurance 
I see individuals and families  
Your journey matters, and we're here to support every step. Therapy...But Empowered!
Shantel Cooper
Let's Connect (804) 395-5304
Photo of Shantel Cooper, Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

The Empowerment Lab

Petersburg, VA 23803

(804) 395-5304
My website
I accept insurance 
I see individuals and families  
Your journey matters, and we're here to support every step. Therapy...But Empowered!
Shantel Cooper

Finances

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Medicaid
  • Sentara Health Plans
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Shantel Cooper
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (804) 395-5304
Photo of Shantel Cooper, Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Shantel Cooper
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (804) 395-5304

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Virginia / 0701014999 Shantel A Cooper
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 5 years
  • Attended Virginia State University, M.ed Counselor Education
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Shantel Cooper
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (804) 395-5304
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Shantel Cooper
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (804) 395-5304

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bisexual
  • Child
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Drug Abuse
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Mood Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma and PTSD
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Shantel Cooper
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (804) 395-5304
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Shantel Cooper
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (804) 395-5304

Endorsement

Tatyana Maizel
Tatyana Maizel
Licensed Professional CounselorMALPCLCPCNCCCCTP
Shantel is a passionate, compassionate, direct, kind, and caring counselor. If you want to work on yourself, become equipped with new skills as a parent, or have an interest in getting into your right state of mind as an athlete, she will get you there.

Client Focus

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Family

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Family

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family Systems
  • Interpersonal
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
  • Person-Centered
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Structural Family Therapy
  • Trauma Focused
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Shantel Cooper
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (804) 395-5304
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Shantel Cooper
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (804) 395-5304

Location

Primary Location

The Empowerment Lab

Petersburg, VA 23803

(804) 395-5304

Nearby Areas

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Shantel Cooper
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Call for a free consultation now - (804) 395-5304
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Shantel Cooper
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Call for a free consultation now - (804) 395-5304