Therapy with Me

Life can feel heavy when the weight of expectations, past trauma, or constant stress makes it hard to breathe. Many young Black adults, older teens, and athletes carry pressures that aren’t always visible, including the pressure to succeed, to show strength, to support family while managing their own needs, and to navigate societal and racial barriers that add extra weight to everyday life. Cultural expectations, mental health stigma, and struggles with anxiety or depression can also make it difficult to feel fully understood or supported. It is exhausting, and it can feel like these burdens are carried alone.

Clients have a space to pause, breathe, and just be, a place to reflect, reconnect with who they are beneath all the noise, and feel comfortable in their own skin while embracing the power of their voice. This isn’t about “fixing” anyone, it’s about uncovering resilience and stepping into one’s authentic self.

Who I Work With

This counselor is especially passionate about working with young Black adults, older teens, and athletes experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma. Having been an athlete, she understands the pressures to perform and the unspoken expectations that often accompany that world. As a woman of color, she holds the layered and complex experiences of clients with care. Her work is grounded in empathy and informed by approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy.

500 W. Lanier Ave Building 204, Fayetteville, GA 30214           1015 Tyrone Rd #710, Tyrone, GA 30290    

shantel@wearebackontrack.com                                  (770) 468-3326 ext. 109