Shequitta Lenoir , LMFT

Shequitta Lenoir is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, credentialed as an LMFT, licensed to practice in Minnesota and Texas. LMFT stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a credential indicating specialized graduate training and licensure in working with individuals, couples, and families. Shequitta earned a B.S. in psychology from Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, and completed her master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Argosy University in Eagan, Minnesota.

From a young age shequitta felt drawn to helping others and pursuing a career in counseling, and that early commitment has shaped her professional path. Over the years she has worked in the mental health field providing therapeutic support and practical skills to people facing severe and persistent mental illness as well as individuals coping with drug and alcohol addictions. Her clinical practice commonly uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and selected Solution-Focused techniques to address presenting concerns and build coping abilities.

Shequitta focuses on boosting self-esteem, confidence, and awareness so clients can move toward their goals and live more fulfilling lives. Her approach emphasizes practical strategies and collaborative work to help clients navigate change and strengthen relationships.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Shequitta commonly integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into her online practice. Dialectical Behavior Therapy focuses on teaching practical skills for managing strong emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and increasing distress tolerance - it can be helpful for people who need structured tools to navigate intense feelings and relationship challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy explores the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and helps clients develop alternative thinking and coping strategies to address symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other concerns.

Shequitta also uses Motivational Interviewing when working on behavior change, offering a collaborative, person-centered way to build motivation and clarify goals for issues such as substance use or readiness for change. Determining which approach or combination of techniques will work best is part of the therapeutic process - shequitta works together with each client to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and personal preferences.

Online therapy with Shequitta offers flexibility and easier access to ongoing support. Whether through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, these options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity of care, and engage with a licensed professional from different settings and schedules.