- Warm and interactive
- Practical goal setting
- Nonjudgmental support
About Shironda
She brings 21 years of counseling experience, including work in prisons, court systems, schools, hospitals, and an army base. She began practicing in New Jersey and has been licensed in North Carolina since 2012. That variety of settings has shaped a flexible approach that fits different life circumstances.
Shironda uses a mix of practical methods to match what each person needs. She draws on client-centered listening to build trust, cognitive behavioral techniques to address thinking and behavior patterns, and existential ideas to look at meaning and values. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods help set clear, manageable goals.
Sessions are conversational and interactive. Clients can expect a respectful, nonjudgmental space where goals are clarified and small steps are planned. Shironda avoids stigmatizing labels and works to tailor therapy to each person's situation.
People often come with issues around communication, blended family challenges, adoption and foster care concerns, caregiver stress, commitment worries, and recovery from domestic violence or past abuse. She also supports those facing divorce and separation as one of several focus areas.
To begin, a short matching process leads to scheduling so people can find a time that fits their life and get started on practical next steps.
License and NPI on record
- LCMHC
- North Carolina · 11475
- NPI
- 1538524418
As listed on the therapist's profile. A license can be checked with the state board, and an NPI with the national NPI registry.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
21+ years
Credentials
North Carolina
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's experience. It helps people feel heard and encourages them to find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behaviors and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns and reduce symptoms.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then adapt methods to match those needs. This means plans can shift as progress is made or new priorities emerge.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the provided biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as avoiding travel time, fitting a session into a lunch break, or using a shorter check-in when needed. It can also let people continue care when schedules or locations change. A licensed professional will help figure out the best rhythm and approach for each person.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Shironda help with?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting, anger, ADHD, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self-esteem.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is warm and interactive, focused on respectful listening and building a collaborative plan that fits each person's needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has 21 years of experience in counseling, with time spent in settings such as prisons, courts, schools, hospitals, and an army base.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) licensed in North Carolina and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Good to know
Therapists listed here offer talking therapy online. It is not legal, financial or custody advice, and no therapist can promise how a separation or a relationship will turn out.
If you are not safe at home, or someone is hurting or threatening you, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline. The numbers are at the foot of this page.