- Client-centered approach
- Mindfulness-based work
- Trauma-informed care
About Shanika
Shanika Katara Jones is a licensed mental health counselor practicing in Florida with seven years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship struggles, and depression. She also supports those coping with major life changes. Shanika creates a calm space where people can talk about hard thoughts and feelings without judgment.
She uses a straightforward, person-focused style. Sessions tend to center on what matters most to the individual and on practical steps they can try between meetings. She listens closely to personal stories and helps identify patterns that keep people stuck. The goal is to build clearer thinking and better day-to-day coping.
Shanika blends several therapeutic approaches to fit each person’s needs. She uses client-centered techniques to follow the client’s lead, cognitive behavioral strategies to address unhelpful thoughts, and mindfulness to slow down overwhelming emotions. When trauma is present, she also draws on EMDR-informed methods to address distressing memories.
People choose her for a warm, direct approach that emphasizes real change. She offers gentle guidance while encouraging personal responsibility and insight. Sessions are practical, focused on small steps that add up over time.
If someone is ready to begin, Shanika asks them to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a time to talk. This helps ensure initial sessions are focused on the issues the person wants to address next.
How her approaches translate to online work
Shanika uses client-centered methods that prioritize what each person brings to the session, helping them set the agenda and pace. This approach is useful for anyone who wants a supportive listener and collaborative planning for real-life problems.She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. CBT offers concrete tools for anxiety, depression, and stress that can be practiced between sessions and reviewed online. When trauma is present, EMDR-informed strategies may be used to address distressing memories in a paced way that fits the client's tolerance.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. Shanika works with clients to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring. She checks in regularly to adjust the plan based on what is helping and what needs to change.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, avoid travel time, and use shorter check-ins when that suits a schedule. Ask about available session options when you complete the matching questionnaire so arrangements match your day-to-day needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Shanika commonly help with?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include codependency, attachment issues, trauma, and substance-related concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and person-centered. She listens first, then works with each person to set practical goals and steps to try between sessions.
What kind of background does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience supporting people with mood concerns, relationship issues, and life transitions.
What credentials and location are on record?
She holds the LMHC credential and is licensed in Florida.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.