Shanara Lee, LGPC
Shanara is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor in Maryland who supports those navigating anxiety, depression, and trauma. She offers a warm, relaxed, and authentic approach, meeting clients where they are and incorporating a faith-based perspective when desired.
About Shanara
Hi, I’m Shanara.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming—especially when you're carrying anxiety, relationship stress, past trauma, or the constant pressure of holding everything together for everyone else. Many of the clients I work with feel stuck in cycles of overthinking, self-doubt, emotional exhaustion, or difficulty setting healthy boundaries, and they’re ready for something to change. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can slow down, process your experiences, and reconnect with your strengths. Whether you’re navigating life transitions, identity growth, or healing from past experiences, you don’t have to do it alone. Change is possible, and therapy can be a powerful place to begin. I work with adolescents, young adults, couples, families and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem challenges, stress, trauma-related stress, emotional regulation concerns, and relationship difficulties.
I work with adolescents, young adults, couples, families and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem challenges, stress, trauma-related stress, emotional regulation concerns, and relationship difficulties.
For clients who desire it, I can thoughtfully integrate faith and spirituality into the therapy process as part of holistic healing.
Core Values:
- 1. Compassion
- 2. Empowerment
- 3. Accountability
- 4. Integrity
My Style
My approach is warm, collaborative, and strengths-based, combining person-centered therapy with cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused techniques to support insight, practical coping skills, and meaningful change.
Training
- Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor – Maryland
- M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Clinical experience conducting biopsychosocial assessment, individualized treatment planning, telehealth counseling, and psychoeducational group facilitation. Continuing education in trauma-informed care, including PTSD treatment considerations for veterans and military-connected individuals. Experience supporting adolescents, couples, families and adults navigating life transitions, stress, depression, emotional regulation challenges, confidence building, and goal development.
Background
My clinical experience includes providing individual therapy, couples counseling, and psychoeducational groups for adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, identity development, relationship concerns, and emotional regulation challenges. I have also facilitated postpartum support groups focused on adjustment to parenthood, mood changes, and strengthening support systems during the perinatal period. I work collaboratively with clients to build coping skills, increase self-understanding, and create meaningful change in their daily lives. I currently provide individual and couples therapy via telehealth through Rest & Restore Therapy, a private practice setting.
Outside of Therapy
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with family, exercising, listening to music, engaging in community programs, cooking, and exploring creative ways to support personal growth and connection.
Licensure & Availability
- Licensed in Maryland
- Telehealth appointments available