Shawntay Fenyo, MD, LCPC, LCMHC

Shawntay Fenyo is a licensed clinician who brings a decade of experience to her work in North Carolina. She holds an MD and is credentialed as an LCPC and an LCMHC. Shawntay focuses on helping people who are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, or big life changes. Her style is warm and direct. She creates a calm space where people can talk through what’s happening and try practical steps to feel better. Many clients start with short goals, such as reducing worry, improving sleep, or managing a hard memory. Shawntay uses familiar methods that aim to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also listens for emotional patterns and works with motivation and solution-focused strategies when those fit. Sessions combine practical skill building with time to process emotions. She pays attention to cultural background and to the specific stresses that arise for veterans, parents, or people facing midlife shifts. Shawntay helps clients name what matters, set realistic goals, and track small changes over time. People who choose her often want clear tools plus an empathetic ear. She meets clients through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. The first step is a short questionnaire and scheduling a session that fits the client’s routine.

How her approaches translate to online care

Shawntay often blends cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered work to help clients change unhelpful thoughts and build practical skills. CBT focuses on identifying thought patterns and testing new behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and validating a person’s experience to help them feel understood and able to make changes.

She also draws on emotionally-focused ideas when feelings are central to the problem, helping people name emotions and respond to them differently. During the first few sessions she will work collaboratively with clients to decide which methods best match their goals and comfort level. The choice of approach is a shared decision and can be adjusted as progress is made.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people work face-to-face for skills practice and deeper conversations. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a camera feels uncomfortable. Live chat and messaging suit quick check-ins, written reflections, or brief problem-solving between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and keep momentum between appointments.