Shantra Beane Gray , LCMHC

Shantra Beane Gray is a licensed clinical mental health counselor in North Carolina with 22 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with addictions and grief. Shantra aims to make the first step toward change feel less overwhelming by offering steady support and practical conversation.

She creates an open space where clients can talk about thoughts and feelings without judgment. Sessions emphasize listening, reflection, and working together to identify small, manageable steps. The approach is straightforward and grounded in the client’s goals.

Shantra often helps people who struggle with codependency, communication problems, and the impact of domestic violence. She also assists those coping specifically with drug and alcohol addiction. Her work includes attention to issues commonly faced by women, addressing those concerns in ways that feel relevant to each person.

Her methods draw on acceptance and commitment ideas, client-centered care, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing. In sessions she encourages noticing values and staying present while exploring motivation for change. The aim is to help people find what matters to them and move toward it at a pace that feels doable.

People who choose Shantra can expect a calm, respectful presence and a focus on practical next steps. She works by listening first, then helping clients map out options and small goals. The emphasis is on steady progress rather than quick fixes.

How her approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people identify their values and take small actions that match those values. It focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, which can be useful for grief and addiction concerns.

Client-Centered Therapy centers on a nonjudgmental listening stance. The therapist offers empathy and reflection so the client can clarify wants and make choices that feel right for them.

Shantra treats finding the right approach as a shared process. She will talk with each person about what feels helpful and adjust methods based on goals and preferences. That collaborative stance makes it easier to try different strategies and pick what works best.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video lets people read body language and have a fuller conversation. Phone calls use less bandwidth and can be easier on busy days. Live chat or text-based messaging is helpful for brief check-ins, ongoing support between sessions, and for people who prefer typing. These options are meant to increase flexibility so therapy can fit into work, family, or other commitments rather than requiring major schedule changes.