Shondalea 'Shonda' Jensen

Experienced counselor blending practical and reflective care

LPC Georgia

Experience: 15 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Shondalea

Shondalea 'Shonda' Jensen is a licensed professional counselor in Georgia with 15 years of clinical experience. She has practiced in personal and community mental health settings, helping people navigate anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, motivation challenges, sleep disruption, ADHD, and major life transitions.

Background and approach

Her work includes attention to a broad range of related concerns such as attachment and abandonment issues, communication and control problems, chronic illness or pain, family and blended family dynamics, and eating or body image struggles. Shonda emphasizes a warm, interactive style that blends practical techniques with thoughtful exploration.

She draws on cognitive behavioral ideas alongside client-centered, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic perspectives to develop individualized plans with each client. Her approach aims to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored and where clients collaborate on realistic steps forward.

Recognizing that beginning therapy takes courage, Shonda focuses on meeting people where they are and tailoring conversations and interventions to their specific needs. She invites clients ready to make changes to engage in a supportive process designed to build insight, skills, and momentum toward their goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Shonda uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and motivation challenges. She also works from a client-centered perspective, offering an empathic, accepting space where a person's own goals and values guide the pace and focus of sessions. Mindfulness techniques are woven into her work to help people build present-moment awareness and reduce stress reactivity.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist and client will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, adjusting methods over time so the work remains personalized and relevant to each person's needs.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to engage in skill-building, reflective conversation, and short coaching-style check-ins without the need to travel, which can help maintain consistency and momentum in the therapeutic process.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Shonda work with?

She addresses stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, coping with life changes, ADHD, and sleep problems, plus related issues such as attachment, family difficulties, chronic illness, eating and body image concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her manner is warm and interactive, emphasizing respect, sensitivity, and a nonstigmatizing attitude while tailoring discussion and treatment to each person's needs.

What is her professional background?

She has 15 years of experience working in both independent practice and community mental health settings supporting people with a range of emotional and life challenges.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She holds an LPC credential and is licensed in Georgia with license number GA LPC LPC 007781.

Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?

Services are provided in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available for working with her?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences.

How are costs handled for therapy sessions?

Session costs vary by location and therapist availability, and services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes ADHD

Also works with

Sleeping disorders

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Georgia

Languages

English