Shantel Westbrook , LCP

Shantel Westbrook, LCP, uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, and shifts in life direction. She focuses on building confidence, improving sleep, and finding practical ways to cope with grief and compassion fatigue. Her approach aims to make change feel achievable rather than overwhelming.

Shantel draws on 20 years of experience working with adults in Kansas. She creates a space where people can name difficult feelings and look at what gets in the way of daily functioning. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with attention to what feels most useful for the person in front of her.

Many clients come with questions about work, career direction, or motivation; others seek help with mood problems like depression or panic symptoms. Shantel also addresses issues related to aging, caregiving stress, and substance use when those concerns arise. She listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and then tries simple strategies to interrupt them.

When grief or life transitions are present, she helps people make room for loss while planning next steps. For those coping with ADHD or low self-esteem, she focuses on practical routines and skills to reduce daily friction. Her style is straightforward and supportive, with an emphasis on small, steady changes.

People who choose her often want a working plan and regular check-ins. Shantel partners with clients to set clear goals and track progress over time. Her Kansas licensure as an LCP is part of a long career guiding people toward clearer choices and better day-to-day functioning.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online care

Shantel uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and problem solving. One common approach she employs teaches people concrete steps to reduce anxiety and manage panic symptoms, such as identifying triggers and practicing short behavioral changes that lower immediate distress. Another frequently used method centers on building routines and organizational strategies to help with ADHD and low motivation, turning broad goals into manageable daily actions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to identify goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust the plan as progress is tracked. That partnership helps ensure techniques fit the person’s life and preferences rather than imposing a single method.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for skill practice and deeper dialogue. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging allow quick exchanges and ongoing brief support between sessions. These options help people fit therapy into busy schedules and make consistent work on goals more feasible.