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- Stress and anxiety
- Family concerns
- Career issues
About Shadae
Licensed clinical social worker in the District of Columbia with 8 years of experience, Shadae Cardoza focuses on stress, anxiety, family concerns, self-esteem, career issues, and coping with life changes. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and works with people on goals like improving motivation, resolving family conflict, and building confidence. Sessions are conducted in English and are designed to be practical and goal-oriented.
Shadae frames the person as the expert in their own story. She helps people identify strengths they already have and use those strengths to address current problems. Conversations are straightforward and focused on clear steps that people can try between sessions.
Her background includes eight years of clinical experience in social work, using approaches that rely on established therapeutic techniques. She draws on methods that help with stress regulation, problem solving, and improving relationships. The emphasis is on what works in day-to-day life rather than on abstract theory.
Shadae often addresses issues related to attachment and abandonment, communication problems, life purpose, and workplace or financial stress. She also supports concerns around pregnancy and childbirth, sexuality, self-love, and women's issues. Work in these areas includes practical exercises, communication skills, and planning for transitions.
Sessions use a subscription payment model that can be canceled at any time and costs vary by location. International clients are not currently accepted. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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How evidence-based techniques translate to remote sessions
Shadae draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on concrete skills and behavior change. For example, stress-management approaches teach practical strategies for managing physiological and emotional reactions to pressure, useful for generalized anxiety and work stress. Relationship-focused methods address communication patterns and attachment concerns by practicing clearer ways to express needs and set boundaries.Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. That collaborative process may involve trying a method for a few sessions and adapting it based on how well it helps with current goals.
The platform's session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use techniques learned in session in the settings where they apply, such as practicing communication skills at work or trying coping strategies during typical stressors.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
District of Columbia, Virginia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, low self-esteem, career challenges, and coping with life changes. Additional topics include attachment and abandonment, communication problems, money issues, pregnancy and childbirth, sexuality, and women's issues.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical steps and skill building. The work centers on identifying strengths and applying straightforward strategies between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience in social work. That background informs her use of established therapeutic approaches.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and practices in the District of Columbia. The profile uses those specific credentials as provided.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact cost varies by location.
How do I get started with a first appointment?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.