Shaneka Boles

Practical, empathetic counseling for life's challenges

LPC Mississippi

Experience: 8 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Bipolar
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Shaneka

Shaneka Boles is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Mississippi who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, mood concerns such as depression and bipolar symptoms, and challenges in relationships.

Background and approach

She also supports clients dealing with trauma and abuse, parenting struggles, anger, self-esteem concerns, and major life transitions. With eight years of practice, she brings a steady, experienced presence to sessions and a broad interest in attachment, blended family dynamics, communication problems, and issues like infidelity, isolation, and hoarding.

Her style centers on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore thoughts and feelings at their own pace. Shaneka uses evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), client-centered techniques, and EMDR to tailor care to individual needs.

She emphasizes collaboration and practical skills so clients can build coping strategies and improve day-to-day functioning. Prospective clients in Mississippi and beyond who want a supportive, goal-oriented approach can expect a clinician who values empathy, clear communication, and steady guidance throughout the therapeutic process.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Shaneka often combines structured, skills-based work with approaches that center the client's experience. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress; it offers practical tools for day-to-day coping. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration, allowing clients to explore feelings and values at their own pace while the therapist provides support and reflection. EMDR is used to help process distressing memories and reduce the emotional intensity attached to traumatic experiences when appropriate.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and symptoms, and then recommends or blends methods that best fit the individual's needs. This joint decision-making helps tailor sessions to be both relevant and manageable.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home or while traveling, and choose the communication style that feels most effective for progressing toward personal goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

Shaneka supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, bipolar and depression symptoms, relationship and parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on related issues like attachment, blended family concerns, and isolation.

What is the therapeutic approach and style?

The approach emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients explore feelings and develop practical skills. Methods include client-centered work and evidence-informed strategies to help with thoughts, behaviors, and emotional processing.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

She has eight years of professional experience working with a range of mood, relationship, and trauma-related concerns.

What credentials and where is the therapist licensed?

The therapist holds the LPC credential with the designation MS LPC 3149 and practices in Mississippi.

Are sessions available in other languages or for international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and the therapist does accept international clients.

Which session formats are offered for online work?

Clients can connect via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.

How are costs and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What should I do to begin working with this therapist?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety GriefBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteem Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBlended family issuesCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Mississippi

Languages

English