Shacarol Monteiro, M.S.
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Counseling approach
Shacarol is a Licensed Professional Counselor who is interested in providing services to families, adolescents, teens, and single adults with interventions such as play therapy, biblical based counseling, parenting courses, life skills training, ADHD management, as well as PTSD, trauma, abuse and art therapy. She emphasizes the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused therapy, Play Therapy, Solution Focused Pastoral Counseling and more.
Background and experience
Shacarol has a Bachelor of Arts from University of North Texas in Psychology and a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Abilene Christian University. In Abilene, she was able to work with Veterans from multiple wars dealing with PTSD symptoms. She helped them learn positive coping strategies as well as utilizing several successful strategies including group sessions and in-vivo experiences. She also was able to work with low income families and their children in local schools who were struggling with learning disabilities, stress, anxiety, depression, and adjustment issues.
Personal statement
In counseling, I believe that the therapist and client are teammates, I believe we must work together to find the best solutions for the client’s struggles/conflicts. I believe that most of the solutions are within the client, and it is my privilege to help bring it out of them. As a Christian, I believe that God has equipped each of His children with everything they need to be whole and healthy, but sometimes we just have to do some work to find it. I have a great passion for helping families function to their highest potential and increase their self-worth and efficacy. I believe that with some insight and adjustments, change is more than possible.
Additional Trainings and Certifications
Shacarol is an active member of the Texas Counselors’ Association and does other local community outreach activities.
Shacarol is a Licensed Professional Counselor who is interested in providing services to families, adolescents, teens, and single adults with interventions such as play therapy, biblical based counseling, parenting courses, life skills training, ADHD management, as well as PTSD, trauma, abuse and art therapy. She emphasizes the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused therapy, Play Therapy, Solution Focused Pastoral Counseling and more.
Background and experience
Shacarol has a Bachelor of Arts from University of North Texas in Psychology and a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Abilene Christian University. In Abilene, she was able to work with Veterans from multiple wars dealing with PTSD symptoms. She helped them learn positive coping strategies as well as utilizing several successful strategies including group sessions and in-vivo experiences. She also was able to work with low income families and their children in local schools who were struggling with learning disabilities, stress, anxiety, depression, and adjustment issues.
Personal statement
In counseling, I believe that the therapist and client are teammates, I believe we must work together to find the best solutions for the client’s struggles/conflicts. I believe that most of the solutions are within the client, and it is my privilege to help bring it out of them. As a Christian, I believe that God has equipped each of His children with everything they need to be whole and healthy, but sometimes we just have to do some work to find it. I have a great passion for helping families function to their highest potential and increase their self-worth and efficacy. I believe that with some insight and adjustments, change is more than possible.
Additional Trainings and Certifications
Shacarol is an active member of the Texas Counselors’ Association and does other local community outreach activities.
