- CBT strategies
- DBT skills
- Client-centered care
About Zauditu
Her approach is practical and conversational. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to build understanding and focus sessions around each person's concerns. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and DBT skills to manage strong emotions and stress.
Sessions are straightforward and goal-focused. She listens to what a person is trying to change, breaks big problems into manageable steps, and practices skills during and between meetings. Conversations cover everyday pressures such as money, work transitions, caregiving strain, and midlife shifts alongside deeper experiences like trauma or loss.
Dr. McCants has worked across settings for two decades and brings that breadth to each case. She adapts her methods to the problem at hand rather than sticking to one script. This can mean short structured exercises one week and longer reflective conversation the next.
People who feel stuck in career, unsure about their next move, or overwhelmed by relationship strain often come with a few clear goals. She helps clarify those goals, test small changes, and track what works. To start, readers should confirm current session options before booking.
License and NPI on record
- LICSW
- District of Columbia · LC302339
- LCSW
- Georgia · CSW004295
- LCSW
- Illinois · 017128
- NPI
- 1013306141
As listed on the therapist's profile. A license can be checked with the state board, and an NPI with the national NPI registry.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois
Languages
English
How her approaches translate to online work
Dr. McCants uses Client-Centered Therapy to focus sessions on each person's concerns and priorities, helping the conversation reflect what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thoughts and behaviors with concrete exercises to test new ways of thinking and acting, useful for anxiety, depression, and work or relationship stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and relationship effectiveness when feelings feel overwhelming.Choosing the best approach is part of the process. She will work collaboratively with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That might mean starting with CBT exercises, adding DBT skills, or using client-centered conversation to guide the treatment plan.
Because the biography did not list specific online formats, confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online work helps fit therapy into busy lives by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins around work breaks, or avoiding the need to be on camera for a visit. Licensed professionals can use these formats to keep sessions practical and focused on steps that fit everyday life.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She works with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, grief, sleep problems, self-esteem, career questions, and life purpose concerns.
How does she approach someone who feels stuck?
Her style is practical and conversational. She uses client-centered dialogue plus CBT and DBT techniques to identify goals and try manageable changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and with individual concerns across many life stages.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and is listed as practicing in Georgia.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Confirm current session options before booking because the original biography did not specify which formats are offered.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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