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Shanton Roberson

Therapist · Alabama

Shanton RobersonLICSW, LCSW

Skilled social worker for life transitions

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  • Experience13 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • SessionsOnline
  • Strengths focused
  • Practical tools
  • Trauma informed

About Shanton

Shanton Roberson is a licensed clinical social worker with experience helping people who are facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and mood concerns. She uses a straightforward, supportive style and centers each conversation on the person's strengths. Shanton encourages small, practical steps toward change and offers calm guidance during difficult transitions such as postpartum adjustment, grief, or career shifts.

Shanton works from the belief that people know their own stories best. She listens closely and helps uncover patterns that keep problems active. Sessions focus on making choices that feel doable, from managing panic and impulsivity to coping with shame or recovery from domestic violence.

Her background includes more than a decade of clinical practice, with experience in settings that address a wide range of concerns from ADHD and bipolar symptoms to multicultural and LGBT issues. She brings an emphasis on coping skills, emotional regulation, and rebuilding a sense of purpose after loss or disruption.

Clients can expect practical tools and clear next steps each week. Conversations mix problem-solving with space to process difficult feelings like guilt, abandonment, or isolation. Shanton also supports people navigating parenting stress and postpartum depression.

Therapy sessions are collaborative and paced to the client's needs. She aims to help people notice progress and build habits that reduce overwhelm. Prospective clients in Alabama who read this profile should confirm current session options before booking.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Shanton draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and real-world change. One common method helps people learn emotional regulation and coping tools to manage panic attacks, impulsivity, and overwhelming anxiety. Another approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful behavior patterns and replacing them with practical habits that reduce symptoms of depression or substance use. Both approaches aim to create concrete steps someone can try between sessions to measure progress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. That means adjusting pacing, selecting specific skills to practice, and reviewing what helps most as therapy continues.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know how she is offering care. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help people maintain continuity of care during life changes like postpartum adjustment or relocation. Licensed professionals, including therapists, can tailor session length and focus to fit a client’s schedule and priorities.

License and NPI

  • LCSW Florida · No. SW21891
  • LICSW Alabama · No. 5435C

NPI1740726355

As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Experience

13+ years

Credentials

Florida, Alabama

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Shanton commonly address?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, and related challenges such as postpartum depression, grief, and parenting strain.

What is her approach in sessions?

She centers conversations on a person’s strengths and uses clear, practical steps. Sessions blend problem-solving with time to process emotions and plan manageable changes.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 13 years of professional experience in mental health practice working with a broad range of concerns and populations.

What credentials and region are listed?

She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and is licensed in Alabama. The profile notes AL LICSW and FL LCSW as credentialing details.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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