- Stress and anxiety
- Life transitions
- CBT and mindfulness
About Shanika
Shanika Katara Jones is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with seven years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, depression, and major life changes. Shanika often works with concerns tied to attachment, codependency, and life purpose.
Her work uses clear, direct conversation to identify what’s causing day-to-day strain. Sessions focus on practical steps people can take and on understanding patterns that keep problems repeating. She blends client-centered listening with structured tools when they help.
Shanika draws on cognitive behavioral methods to address unhelpful thinking and patterns. She also uses mindfulness practices to help calm intense emotions and EMDR for memories that continue to cause distress when that approach seems appropriate. Existential ideas come into play for people questioning meaning or direction after big changes.
In sessions she pays attention to family of origin themes, codependency, and communication problems so people can make different choices in relationships. She can also work with issues connected to substance use, domestic violence, or past trauma when those arise.
People who come to her often want straightforward support for feeling stuck or unsure what comes next. She asks questions, reflects what she hears, and suggests exercises people can try between meetings. To begin, people follow the platform steps to match and schedule an initial session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting. Online sessions let the therapist respond to what someone says and help them clarify goals and priorities in plain terms.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and tests new behaviors. In virtual sessions, Shanika can teach specific exercises and homework to practice between meetings to change patterns that lead to anxiety or low mood.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used to reduce the hold of traumatic memories. When appropriate, Shanika may use EMDR techniques within a paced plan to address memories that continue to cause distress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That conversation shapes whether sessions emphasize conversational listening, CBT skills, mindfulness practices, or EMDR elements.
The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to schedule appointments around work, reduce travel time, or choose shorter check-ins when needed. These practical benefits help people fit therapy into busy lives while the therapist and client test what style and pace feel most useful.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment, codependency, trauma, and life purpose concerns.
How would she describe her style in sessions?
She combines client-centered listening with practical techniques. Conversations aim to clarify patterns and suggest small steps people can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional work experience as a counselor. That time has included work with mood disorders, multicultural concerns, and trauma-related issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Florida LMHC and practices in Florida. The credential listed is LMHC.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether sessions are by video, phone, or in person.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the selected plan and location.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That process starts the matching and booking steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.