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- Stress and anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem work
About Shawandalyn
LCSW in Virginia with 24 years of experience, Shawandalyn Cooley focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She works with individuals on practical skills and conversations that reduce daily strain. Shawandalyn speaks English and practices in Virginia as an LCSW.
She helps people name and track the problems that feel most urgent, like recurring worry, conflicts with others, or low motivation. Sessions tend to include straightforward conversation and skill-building aimed at changing unhelpful patterns. She also addresses issues such as communication problems, divorce and separation, loneliness, money stress, self-love, and women’s issues.
Shawandalyn emphasizes clear, direct work. She invites clients to talk about thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. She uses practical strategies to manage anger, build confidence, and cope with transitions.
In session she helps people break larger problems into manageable steps. That can mean practicing new ways to speak up, rehearsing responses to stress, or setting small goals for self-care. She also supports people through the logistics and emotions of relationship changes.
Her approach focuses on what to do next rather than long theoretical explanations. People meet to identify a problem, try a technique, and see whether it helps. This makes it easier to adjust the work as needs change.
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How her approaches shape online sessions
Shawandalyn uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and clear steps. One common approach emphasizes teaching coping skills for stress and anxiety, such as breathing exercises, grounding techniques, and short behavioral experiments to test what reduces worry. Another approach centers on communication skills for relationships and conflict, where sessions include role-play, phrasing practice, and planning conversations to improve outcomes.Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and daily life. That collaborative decision-making helps shape session pace and focus over time.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options here. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into a busy schedule and can allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people try skill practice and real-time communication exercises from a familiar setting, which can help transfer new habits into everyday life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include communication problems, divorce and separation, isolation or loneliness, money and financial issues, self-love, and women’s issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her work is practical and conversation-based, focusing on skill-building and concrete steps. Sessions aim to identify problems, try techniques, and adjust as needed.
How much experience does she have?
She has 24 years of professional experience as a social worker. That experience shapes how she approaches stress, relationship concerns, and life transitions.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds an LCSW and is licensed in Virginia. Her practice and listed work are based in Virginia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions are delivered through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on your situation.
How do I begin working together?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That process connects you to the initial appointment steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.