Shantra Beane Gray , LCMHC

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take practical steps toward those values - it is often useful for managing urges, addictive behaviors, and the distress that follows loss. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathy and collaboration, providing a respectful environment where clients guide the pace and focus of work and build confidence to address communication problems and relationship concerns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and grounding practices that can reduce reactivity and support healthier coping with grief, cravings, and emotional pain.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Shantra Beane Gray works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit best with their needs, goals, and personal preferences. Together they try strategies, adjust as needed, and prioritize what feels most helpful for each person.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and formats that match different comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities, allowing clients to access licensed professionals from locations that suit them.