Shontay Blakeney , LMHC

Shontay Blakeney is a licensed mental health counselor with ten years of clinical experience in Florida. She moved into therapy after a career change and now focuses on helping people who are facing relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem, career uncertainty, and major life changes. Her background includes work in private practice, schools, and community agencies, which shapes a practical, down-to-earth approach.

Shontay keeps sessions straightforward and calm. She creates a supportive, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through what feels hardest right now. Conversations aim to clarify what matters most, identify small steps forward, and build steadier coping over time.

Many clients bring concerns about attachment, abandonment, body image, or isolation. She also helps people dealing with communication problems, divorce and separation, money worries, and questions about life purpose. Shontay addresses issues like guilt, shame, impulsivity, and post-traumatic stress with steady, practical guidance.

Her work often includes support around self-love, sexuality, forgiveness, and midlife transitions. She listens for patterns that get in the way and helps people try different ways of responding. Progress is set by the client's goals and pace.

Shontay welcomes English-speaking clients in Florida and also accepts international clients. Sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Shontay uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional healing. One common approach she uses helps people examine patterns in relationships and attachment. This work looks at how past experiences shape current reactions and teaches new ways to connect and communicate.

Another common technique centers on coping and rebuilding after loss or big life changes. It combines attention to feelings with concrete steps to manage daily life, restore routine, and find meaning after a loss. These approaches are useful for grief, midlife transitions, and shifts in identity or purpose.

Finding the right method is part of the process. She works collaboratively with each person to identify what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they try tools and adjust the approach based on what helps most.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited local options. Video calls support longer, face-to-face conversations while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging let clients check in more often and use shorter, timely updates between longer sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, family, and travel.