About Shalonda
Shalonda Gaddis is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 17 years of experience based in Alabama. She helps people who feel overwhelmed by stress and anxiety and those coping with addiction or loss. She also supports people working on anger, motivation, and self-esteem concerns.
She aims to create a calm, open space where people can speak honestly. Sessions focus on real-life problems and small steps that can make a difference. She listens without judgment and works to build practical ways to manage difficult feelings.
Background and approach
Shalonda often helps people who struggle with communication and control issues. She also addresses guilt, shame, forgiveness, and isolation. For those wrestling with life purpose or social anxiety, she aims to help find clearer direction and more confidence.
Her approach is collaborative. She works with each person to set clear goals and choose strategies that fit daily life. Progress is paced to match what a person can handle, so changes feel manageable rather than overwhelming.
People can expect straightforward guidance and steady support. She encourages small, achievable steps and checks in on what is working. The focus is on improving coping skills and building self-compassion over time.
Evidence-based approaches and online support
Shalonda uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skill building and emotional regulation. One common approach emphasizes learning coping skills for anxiety and stress so a person can manage intense feelings and reduce avoidance. Another approach centers on addressing addictive behaviors and building routines that support recovery and healthier choices in daily life.Finding the right approach is collaborative. She will work with clients to identify goals, try methods that fit their life, and adjust plans when something is not working. Together they decide which skills to practice and how quickly to move forward.
Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people talk face to face while staying in their own neighborhood. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text messaging make it possible to send updates, ask quick questions, or check progress between sessions. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.
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- Experience
- 17 years
- Licensed
- Alabama
- Languages
- English
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