- Warm interactive style
- Practical coping skills
- Values-centered work
About Shavondria
She uses tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and other proven methods to address unhelpful thoughts and build coping skills. She also works with people who have experienced trauma and abuse, and those managing caregiving, cancer-related stress, or end-of-life concerns.
Vonda’s approach is warm and interactive. She treats people with respect and avoids stigmatizing labels. Sessions focus on what matters to the client and on small, doable steps that fit each person’s life.
Over her career she has supported clients dealing with self-esteem, career decisions, infidelity, jealousy, and finding meaning in midlife. She also brings attention to multicultural factors, veteran and armed forces issues, and postpartum depression when relevant to the client’s goals.
People who work with Vonda can expect collaborative planning and practical exercises between sessions. Her style blends goal-focused work with careful attention to each person’s feelings and values. She practices in Oklahoma and holds the credentials LCSW, CSW.
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Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Colorado, Oklahoma, Oregon
Languages
English
How certain approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take value-driven actions. Online sessions can guide you through exercises to notice thoughts and commit to small behavior changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. In remote sessions, CBT often uses worksheets, thought records, and short between-session experiments to track progress.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. Together they will try methods that fit the person’s needs and adjust the plan as progress is observed.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a lunch break. It can also let people use tools like worksheets and guided exercises between meetings. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and CBT techniques to remote sessions so clients keep moving toward their goals while balancing everyday demands.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist help with?
Vonda supports people managing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, and life transitions. She also addresses self-esteem, career questions, caregiving stress, and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and interactive. Sessions focus on respectful conversation and practical steps you can try between meetings.
What clinical background does she bring?
She has six years of experience working as a psych counselor and life coach with clients facing a wide range of emotional and practical challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Oklahoma.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment or cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.