Meet Our Founder
Shanata Edwards, MAEd, LCMHC, LCASA (NC), LPC (SC)
Credentials & Expertise
Shanata Edwards is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges with confidence and resilience. She works with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, substance use concerns, relationship difficulties, life transitions, and other emotional wellness challenges.
Her professional experience includes outpatient counseling, Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) services, substance-use intensive outpatient programming, and trauma-informed care. Through years of clinical practice, she has helped individuals develop healthier coping skills, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful, lasting change.
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The Story Behind SE Wellness & Behavioral Health
My journey into mental health care began with a simple observation: the healing process is deeply personal and requires a space that balances professional expertise with genuine human connection. Having worked in various clinical settings, I saw a need for a practice that treats individuals with the quiet dignity and respect they deserve.
SE Wellness & Behavioral Health was founded on the belief that mental wellness is about more than overcoming challenges. It is about building resilience, finding balance, strengthening relationships, and creating a life that feels meaningful and fulfilling. My goal is to provide a supportive environment where clients can heal, grow, and move forward with confidence.
We believe that every individual possesses an innate strength, and our role is to provide the supportive framework to help it flourish. By integrating evidence-based techniques with a warm, empathetic approach, we ensure that every session is a meaningful step toward your personal goals.
A Message to You
Welcome! I'm Shanata Edwards, MAEd, LCMHC, LCASA (NC), and LPC (SC), founder of SE Wellness & Behavioral Health, PLLC.
I understand that asking for help is not always easy, especially when you have spent so much time being strong for everyone else. My goal is to provide a welcoming, judgment-free space where you can be honest, feel heard, and begin creating meaningful change.
My counseling style is compassionate, straightforward, and down-to-earth. I believe therapy should feel like a genuine conversation, not a clinical lecture filled with complicated jargon. Together, we will identify what is holding you back, build practical coping skills, recognize your strengths, and develop solutions that fit your real life.
Healing is not about pretending difficult experiences never happened. It is about understanding their impact, reclaiming your voice, and moving forward with greater confidence, clarity, and purpose.
You do not have to have everything figured out before beginning therapy. You simply need a safe place to start. I would be honored to walk alongside you on your journey toward healing and wellness.
