Shawnté Bennett, MA, LMFT
Associate Therapist
Pronouns: she, her, hers
As I experience all the shifts life has to offer, I have developed more of an understanding of the value in considering others and my own mindset. Problems, uncertainty, and challenges are not going away; they are always going to be in our lives. The thought that things must always be set in stone is an illusion from the start. However, if we change our mindset, those same problems, uncertainty, and challenges may change into growth moments without limitations or limiting beliefs. We can then focus on solutions and are left feeling empowered to create change. I am excited to go on the journey with you!
I am an Associate Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I received my Master of Arts Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northcentral University. Prior to attending graduate school, I utilized my Entrepreneur hat and launched a home-based fashion design business after receiving a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree.
I have gained clinical experience in a variety of settings, including milieu environments and community mental health. I consider myself the therapist for People Pleasers. However, I also enjoy working with individuals, couples, families, and children experiencing anxiety, depression, miscommunication, transitions, work/life balance, grief, personality disorders, autistic spectrum disorders, behavior disorders, religion/spirituality, LGBTQIA+ identity, self-esteem, foster care/adoption, history of traumatic events, and suicidal ideation.
I am an integrated and blended person. Therefore, I utilize a combination of systemic, strengths-based, person-centered approaches such as Mindfulness, Solution-Focused, CBT, Trauma Focused CBT, and Narrative Therapy, and I apply them holistically. These approaches along with my own life experiences allow me to meet the person where they are and provide the tools needed to promote growth and change.
In our initial sessions, we will get to know each other and explore what your best hopes are for our work together. I provide a safe, non judgemental, and empathetic space for your thoughts, feelings, and ideas through supportive dialogue. I also enjoy empowering and being the client’s cheerleader as together we go on the journey of self exploration and transformation. In my spare time I enjoy reading, writing, nature, and collecting gemstones. I also love making desserts; cakes, cookies and strawberry shortcake cheesecake are my specialties. I look forward to working with you to assist you in identifying that you are your own hero, and you hold the power and tools needed to help achieve your goals.
shawnte@empoweredconnectionscounseling.com
(312) 767-2057 x 7