Shannon Gonter, LPCC (she/her)

I am more than a therapist with some letters after my name.

I am made up of lots of things. To share just a few…

I am a…

CIS straight white woman
wife, mom, daughter, sister, friend, and colleague
mental wellness and human rights advocate
Kentucky transplant and happy to now call Louisville my home :)
natural connector and resource gatherer
person who loves systems, planning, and all things organization
podcast and audiobook lover
passionate entrepreneur, founder, and business consultant
person who enjoys being physically active
human who is committed to the healing process and will never stop learning about myself

Full Professional Bio

Through my own path to wellness I have been able to grow and learn so much from all that is inside me. This is my hope for each and every one of you.

I am here to challenge the idea that therapy is for those who are sick, damaged, need fixing, aren’t strong enough to take care of life on their own, …

As your counselor, I strive to create a therapeutic space for exploration, where our focus is on connection rather than judgment, fixing, or critique. Together, the goal is to accept who you are and work on integrating and updating your ideas about where you want to go.

Frequently asked questions

My clients start services because they feel...

Misunderstood
Anxious
Lost
Stuck
That they have very little choice
Overwhelmed
Disconnected
Their brain has no off switch

Misunderstood
Anxious
Lost
Stuck
That they have very little choice
Overwhelmed
Disconnected
Their brain has no off switch

at the end of services they are...

Curious
Decisive
Compassionate
Living life with more awareness
Confident
Connected to various parts of self
Equipped for when shit hits the fan
Living life by their rules

Curious
Decisive
Compassionate
Living life with more awareness
Confident
Connected to various parts of self
Equipped for when shit hits the fan
Living life by their rules

Specializations

Many people learned at a young age that they were not supposed to express certain emotions or any emotions at all.
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There is no longer a homogeneous prescribed life plan for you - as there has been for past generations.
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The internal and external pressure to do it right or bust is pervasive in our world.
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Counseling Approach

I am trained to assist you in becoming more aware of your internal thoughts, feelings and sensations and help you recognize patterns within yourself and in your life. This awareness will create new opportunities for learning more adaptive ways of relating to others, coping with and healing from life’s happenings.

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Get Started

Review details here and see if this works for you.
- Explore my website, blogs, and social media (Insta & FB - though I am not that active on these platforms at this time) and see if you align and resonate with what I have to share.
If you see some things that ring a bell for you, or complete inquiry form hereor reach out via email or phone (text preferred) to schedule your free phone consultation.