Shantel Assata

Shantel Assata is a dedicated counselor with clinical training experience specializing in trauma, anxiety, depression, stress-related disorders, anger management, co-occurring disorders, and substance abuse. With a background in outpatient settings, she has provided individual counseling and facilitated psychoeducational groups for individuals grappling with opioid addiction. Furthermore, Shantel has extended her support to incarcerated men and women, offering clinical counseling focused on crisis prevention, risk screening, and psychoeducation. Employing a multi-modal therapeutic approach, she integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and Gestalt therapy to meet the diverse needs of her clients. Shantel's mission centers on delivering mental health counseling to underprivileged and underserved populations, acting as an agent of change and empowering others to develop the best versions of themselves.