Shontay Blakeney
Florida LMHC focusing on relationships, grief, and self-esteem
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About
Shontay Blakeney, LMHC, brings ten years of professional experience to her work after a career transition into mental health. Based in Florida, she has provided care across practice settings, school systems, and community agencies, drawing on varied experiences to inform her approach.
She focuses on relationship challenges, grief and loss, self-esteem and confidence, career concerns, and coping with life changes. Additional areas of attention include attachment and abandonment issues, body image and sexuality, communication problems, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation and loneliness, life purpose and midlife transitions, money and financial issues, post-traumatic stress, self-love, and women’s issues.
Her stated aim is to foster a supportive, non-judgmental environment where people can share thoughts and feelings, set meaningful goals, and work steadily toward change. She encourages those who are taking steps to seek assistance and offers collaborative support tailored to each person’s situation.
She focuses on relationship challenges, grief and loss, self-esteem and confidence, career concerns, and coping with life changes. Additional areas of attention include attachment and abandonment issues, body image and sexuality, communication problems, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation and loneliness, life purpose and midlife transitions, money and financial issues, post-traumatic stress, self-love, and women’s issues.
Her stated aim is to foster a supportive, non-judgmental environment where people can share thoughts and feelings, set meaningful goals, and work steadily toward change. She encourages those who are taking steps to seek assistance and offers collaborative support tailored to each person’s situation.
- Location:
- Florida, United States
- Years Experience:
- 10
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Relationship issues, Grief, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Body image, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Forgiveness, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexuality
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: FL LMHC MH23437
- NPI Number: 1144762691
- License: LMHC (Florida)
Remote sessions and communication options
This profile does not specify which clinical approaches Shontay uses. What is emphasized is a supportive, non-judgmental stance and collaborative goal-setting. In an online format she aims to structure conversations around the presenting concerns, helping to identify priorities and practical next steps.Shontay offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow for flexible rhythms of work, whether addressing grief and loss, exploring relationship patterns and attachment, or working on self-esteem and career direction. Clients and therapist can choose the format that best fits a given topic or stage of work.
She accepts international clients and works with people to agree on how to use the available communication methods. The result is a tailored plan that reflects each person’s needs, preferences, and goals for the work together.
How long has Shontay been practicing?
Shontay has ten years of professional experience in the mental health field.
What credentials and licensure does she hold?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and holds license FL LMHC MH23437.
Which languages does she speak?
The profile lists English as the language used in sessions.
Where is she based?
Shontay practices from Florida and has experience in practice settings, school systems, and community agencies.
How can people work with her online?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to connect and continue therapeutic work.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
Yes. The profile indicates she is accepting international clients.
What does it cost to work with her?
The profile states cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone get started?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire as described in the profile.