Your Journey to Empowerment Starts Here

Solution-focused therapy infused with warmth, insight, and empowerment. You're in control of your therapeutic journey. I'm here to guide and support you.

Licensed in Florida (MH23437) 10 years of experience 5.0 client rating Telehealth • Insurance accepted

About Shontay & My Approach

I'm delighted to have you here! Let me share a little about how we'll work together.

Shontay Blakeney, Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Shontay Blakeney

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) • 10 Years of Experience

MC in Counseling, Liberty University • BS, Hampton University • Trained in CBT, SFBT, MBCT & Motivational Interviewing

Warm Authentic Direct

I specialize in helping individuals and couples work through relationship issues, anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. My approach is solution-focused and blends evidence-based therapy with mindfulness, practical tools, and, when you want it, faith-based care.

Sessions with me are a safe, judgment-free space, often with personalized homework and techniques to carry your progress into everyday life. Your comfort and pace are always prioritized. You're in control of your therapeutic journey.

Our First Session

Think of it as a relaxed conversation with an old friend. You'll share your experiences while I gather insights so we can build our foundation together.

By the end, you'll feel more at ease, with a clear plan for moving forward.

Take the First Step

Areas of Expertise

Specialized support for the challenges you're facing, with personalized techniques and homework tailored just for you.

Individual Therapy

One-on-one sessions with personalized techniques and homework designed for your unique situation.

  • • Anxiety & depression
  • • Grief & trauma
  • • Relationship challenges
  • • Life transitions

Couples Therapy

Strengthen your relationship through improved communication and deeper understanding.

  • • Communication skills
  • • Conflict resolution
  • • Intimacy issues
  • • Pre-marital counseling

Life Coaching

Move from surviving to thriving with structure, accountability, and goals that matter to you.

  • • Goal setting & achievement
  • • Career transitions
  • • Personal development
  • • Work-life balance

Professional Consulting

Expert guidance for organizations and professionals ready to strengthen workplace wellness and performance.

  • • Workplace mental health
  • • Team building
  • • Leadership development
  • • Organizational wellness

What Clients Say

★★★★★ 5.0 client rating

Independently collected and verified on Grow Therapy

“She creates a safe space to be yourself.” This client described opening up right away in their very first session, put at ease by Shontay's warmth, humor, and engagement.

Verified client • Grow Therapy

A client who felt nervous about trying virtual therapy for the first time described Shontay as warm, welcoming, and comforting, and left session one with faith in the process.

Verified client • Grow Therapy

Ready to Begin?

I commend you for reaching this point. You're capable of achieving your goals, and I'm here to assist you on your journey.

Contact Information

📞  (305) 340-2457

✉️  CoThrive@outlook.com

📍  All sessions are telehealth
Mail: 18117 Biscayne Blvd #1087, Miami, FL 33160

Prefer to Use Insurance?

Sessions can be booked with many major plans, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Florida Blue, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare/Optum, Medicare, Oscar, Oxford, Ambetter, and more, through either platform below.

Office Hours

Monday to Thursday
9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday
Closed

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