Profile / United States
Shanika Katara Jones, LMHC
Florida
LMHC - Stress and Anxiety focus
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Mindfulness tools
- EMDR informed
About Shanika
Shanika Katara Jones is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with seven years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. Her work focuses on practical support and clearer ways of thinking and coping.
Jones uses a blend of approaches to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thought patterns and shift behaviors. She also uses Client-Centered techniques to listen closely and support each person’s goals.
Her sessions include attention to attachment, abandonment concerns, and codependency when these issues come up. She has background addressing substance use, domestic violence impacts, family of origin problems, and multicultural concerns. She also works with mood disorders and post-traumatic stress in the context of the person’s current goals.
Jones emphasizes clear communication and practical steps. Conversations aim to surface specific thoughts and habits that cause distress, then test small changes. She uses mindfulness tools to help slow down intense feelings and EMDR-informed methods when trauma memories need targeted work.
People who come to her typically want straightforward help with coping, clearer communication, and more stable mood. She encourages active collaboration: setting short-term goals and reviewing what works. The focus is on usable strategies that fit into daily life.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online work
Shanika commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thinking and try practical behavior changes. CBT sessions focus on clear goals, homework-like tasks, and short experiments to test what helps reduce anxiety or improve mood.She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which centers on careful listening and supporting the person’s own goals. That approach is used to clarify what matters most and to guide collaborative planning. When trauma memories are prominent, she may use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing techniques to address distressing memories in focused sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will review your needs, goals, and how you respond to different methods, and then recommend next steps together. The plan can change as you try tools and see what helps.
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific online formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a workday break, or fewer travel demands. It also allows steady follow-up for homework tasks, mindfulness practice, and step-by-step CBT work without needing to rearrange a full day.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment, codependency, substance issues, and post-traumatic stress.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Sessions emphasize clear steps and short experiments to see what changes help.
What is her professional background?
She has seven years of experience working in clinical settings and community care. That experience covers mood disorders, trauma-related concerns, and multicultural issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Florida. Her practice is located in Florida.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted. Work is provided to people located where Florida licensure applies.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees are provided when matching and scheduling.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. The questionnaire helps match goals and logistics.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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