Shanti Duncan, PhD, LPC, LSOTP

About

Licensed Professional Counselor in Austin, TX. Works with Trauma and PTSD, Sexual Abuse and Anxiety. Sees clients in person. Takes Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Medicaid. Accepting new clients.

Areas of expertise

• Trauma and PTSD
• Anxiety
• Anger Management
• Depression
• Stress Management

Types of therapy

• Attachment-basedLooks at early bonds with caregivers and how they shape relationships and emotions now, and works toward a greater sense of safety and connection.
• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)A structured, practical therapy that looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions affect each other, and teaches skills for changing unhelpful thinking and habits.
• Culturally SensitiveTakes a person's culture, identity, background and values into account, and shapes the work so it fits their life.
• EMDREye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. A structured trauma therapy in which a person recalls distressing memories while following side-to-side eye movements or taps.
• Emotionally FocusedTreats emotions as a guide to change. Often used with couples, to understand patterns of conflict and rebuild a secure bond.
• MulticulturalRecognizes how culture, race, ethnicity and other identities shape experience, and makes them part of the work.
• Person-CenteredA warm, non-directive approach: the therapist listens with empathy and without judgment, and trusts the person to find their own direction.
• Play TherapyUses play, toys and games to help children express feelings and work through problems in a way that suits their age.
• PsychodynamicExplores how past experiences, relationships and feelings outside awareness shape how a person thinks and acts today.
• SandplayThe person builds scenes in a tray of sand with small figures, as a way to express what is hard to put into words. Used with children and adults.
• Strength-BasedFocuses on the strengths, skills and resources a person already has, and builds on them to meet challenges.
• Trauma FocusedTherapy for people affected by trauma. Puts safety and pacing first, and helps process painful memories so they have less hold on daily life.

More details

Sessions

In-person

Accepting new clients

Yes

Specialties

Trauma and PTSD, Sexual Abuse, Anxiety, Adoption, Anger Management, Behavioral Issues, Child, Depression, Emotional Disturbance, Self-Harming, Sports Performance, Stress

Insurance

Aetna, BlueCross and BlueShield, Medicaid, Out of Network

Fees

Individual sessions $165

Payment methods

Cash, Check, Mastercard, Visa

Ages

Children (6 to 10), Preteen, Teen, Adults

Works with

Individuals, Group

Languages

English

Gender

Female

Education & qualifications