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Shanika Katara Jones

Compassionate guidance for clearer thinking and growth

LMHC Florida

Experience
7 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Shanika

Shanika Katara Jones is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with seven years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and issues around self-esteem and motivation.

Background and approach

Her work also addresses coping with life changes and a range of related concerns such as attachment and abandonment, codependency, communication problems, and mood disorders. She draws on a blend of evidence-informed approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, psychodynamic perspectives, and EMDR when appropriate, tailoring interventions to each person’s needs.

Shanika emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can explore difficult emotions and identify practical strategies for change. Her style is supportive and person-centered, inviting clients to set goals and develop skills that promote clearer thinking, healthier relationships, and greater emotional resilience.

Shanika welcomes individuals who are ready to take steps toward meaningful change and offers guidance through transitional periods, trauma-related concerns, substance-related struggles, and multicultural issues. She encourages clients to view therapy as a process of discovery and growth, with the therapist and client working together toward practical, achievable outcomes.

Online approaches that meet you where you are

Shanika uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and build practical skills for managing anxiety, low mood, and stress. CBT sessions focus on concrete strategies and homework that can reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

She also incorporates Client-Centered Therapy principles, offering an accepting, empathetic space where clients guide the topics and pace of work while the therapist reflects and supports personal insight. This approach is useful for exploring self-esteem, life purpose, and relationship concerns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Shanika works with each person to assess their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts methods over time so the plan fits the client rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy with her is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to attend regular sessions, practice skills between meetings, and maintain continuity of care when life gets busy.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Shanika commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, self-esteem and coping with life changes, along with issues such as abandonment, attachment, codependency, addiction, and post-traumatic stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach and style?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered, using approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, EMDR, and psychodynamic ideas to tailor treatment to each person.
What is her professional background and experience length?
She is a licensed mental health counselor with seven years of clinical experience working with a range of mood, trauma, and relationship concerns.
Where is she licensed and what are her credentials?
She holds the credential FL LMHC MH19975 and practices in Florida as a licensed mental health counselor.
Can non-English speakers receive services from her?
Services are provided in English; she does not list other languages and is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats does she offer?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies based on location and therapist availability, and sessions are delivered through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in starting therapy with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a time according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesForgivenessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English