Shanti Hubbard, MS, LPC, is a passionate and empathetic therapist with a diverse background. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a double Minor in Chemistry and Philosophy from Xavier University of Louisiana. During her time at Xavier, Shanti’s expertise was recognized through two publications in the online student journal and her participation in the annual Psychology Symposium. Her contributions on topics related to relationships were featured in the textbook “Psychology Applied to Modern Life 11th Edition.”  The two publications were titled Does Absence Make the Heart Grow Fonder? Missing Your Partner and Sexual Activity and Unhealthy Intimacy; The Relationship Between Intimacy and Sexual Health.

Shanti completed her graduate studies at Cameron University, where she obtained a Master of Science in Behavioral Sciences with a concentration in Counseling Psychology. It was during this time that she discovered her passion for working with victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. In pursuing her passion, Shanti went on to work for Marie Detty New Directions in Oklahoma where she gained extensive experience and training in providing support to individuals, families, and children affected by these issues. Utilizing this knowledge, she was then able to serve as an expert witness in court proceedings.

After moving to Texas, Shanti continued her commitment to helping victims when she joined The Fort Bend Women’s Center as a Mobile Neurofeedback Clinician. In this role, she provided neurofeedback therapy and talk therapy to individuals who have experienced domestic violence and sexual assault. Clients who received neurofeedback therapy reported significant symptom relief in areas such as trauma symptoms, anxiety, depression, concentration, memory, and sleep disturbances. While in her position as a Neurofeedback Clinician, Shanti also obtained a second Master’s degree in Forensic Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology to expand her knowledge of the criminal justice system and better support her clients.

In her current practice, Shanti utilizes up-to-date evidence-based practices of Trauma Informed-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT). Her goal is to help clients gain a deeper understanding of their experiences and alleviate feelings of guilt and shame. She approaches every situation with a trauma-informed lens, recognizing that behavior is best understood by first understanding the context surrounding the behavior. Through her use of neurofeedback therapy, Shanti aims to enhance the quality of life for her clients.