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Jolanda Forbes-Sheppard, LICSW, LCSW
Texas
LICSW LCSW - Anxiety and Relationships
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-Centered methods
- Communication skills
About Jolanda
Jolanda Forbes-Sheppard is an LICSW and an LCSW practicing in Texas with three years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, and depression. She also helps with coping through life changes, grief, parenting strain, career questions, and compassion fatigue.
She uses clear, practical conversation to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. Sessions often involve looking at patterns in thinking and trying small behavior changes between meetings. Jolanda draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques alongside client-centered methods to keep work grounded and straightforward.
She pays attention to how people communicate and how that affects their relationships. That includes social anxiety, communication problems, and issues that feed low self-love. Jolanda helps people break down situations into manageable steps and practice new ways of responding.
Her style values direct feedback and steady pacing. Sessions move at a practical rhythm with concrete tools to try at home or work. She encourages setting reasonable goals and checking progress each time.
Jolanda also supports people exploring life purpose and career direction. That work mixes reflective conversation with exercises to clarify priorities and test small changes. The approach is intended to be actionable and focused on what the client wants to change next.
How Jolanda uses CBT and client-centered methods online
Jolanda uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and test thoughts that contribute to anxiety and low mood. CBT work typically includes clear steps - noticing a thought, testing its accuracy, and trying a different behavior to see what changes. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the client can clarify values and goals; this method supports decisions about relationships, parenting, and career direction.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Jolanda works collaboratively with each person to decide whether CBT exercises, reflective conversation, or a combination will best match their goals and preferences. She reviews progress together and adjusts the plan as needed.
The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy life and keeping momentum between appointments. Because session formats are not listed in the profile, confirm the current options before booking. Expect practical tools you can use between meetings, brief check-ins on progress, and planning that fits daily routines rather than lengthy theory explanations.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Texas, Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, low self-esteem, depression, grief, parenting strain, career questions, and compassion fatigue.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. That often includes short exercises and behavior experiments between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has three years of clinical experience and holds the LICSW and LCSW credentials listed in her profile.
Where is she based and licensed?
She practices in Texas and holds the credentials AL LICSW and TX LCSW as shown in her profile.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the profile; confirm current options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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