Shonnie Lavender
Counselor, LCMHCA
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
4 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801
Let's Connect (828) 522-9884
Are you always trying to do what’s “right?” Do you care so much about the people around you that you sometimes lose touch with yourself? Though you appear successful and happy—and in many ways you are—do some things feel out of alignment? Perhaps these scenarios seem familiar: - You yearn for more depth or connection in your marriage or partnership. - You feel out of sync in your relationship with your children as they grow into tweens and beyond. - You want to love and appreciate yourself, but struggle to let go of perfectionism, self-criticism, or self-doubt. - You fear disappointing others, so tend to resist setting boundaries.
The foundation of my work is building therapeutic relationships in which people feel safe, seen, understood, and valued exactly as they are. This is at the heart of my counseling practice, not only because I believe it is every human’s birthright, but also because I believe that when given unconditional positive regard, our capacity to thrive is unlocked.
You can be and love who you truly are. You can let go of old habits and care for others without neglecting yourself. You can build and sustain loving, healthy, mutually-supportive relationships. If you have felt resonance, curiosity, or calm in reading this bio, I invite you to reach out to schedule a free 15-minute call with me.
Call or Email Shonnie Lavender now for a free 15 minute consultation - (828) 522-9884
Let's Connect (828) 522-9884
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $160
- Couple Sessions $195
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
Shonnie Lavender
Counselor, LCMHCA
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (828) 522-9884
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of North Carolina / A18419 Supervised by Beth Starling (North Carolina / QS136664) Shonnie Lavender
- In Practice for 3 years
- Attended Western Carolina University, MS Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2022
- Certificate from NCC (from National Board of Certified Counselors) 1723789 / 2023
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Shonnie Lavender
Counselor, LCMHCA
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (828) 522-9884
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Parenting
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
Expertise
- Adoption
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Cancer
- Child
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Peer Relationships
- School Issues
- Stress
- Women's Issues
4 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eclectic
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Strength-Based
Shonnie Lavender
Counselor, LCMHCA
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (828) 522-9884