Shalonda Gaddis , LPC

Shalonda Gaddis is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Alabama with 17 years of experience. She helps people manage stress and anxiety, cope with grief and loss, and address addictions. She also supports work on anger, motivation, and self-esteem, and she pays attention to women's issues when relevant.

Her style is warm and straightforward. She aims to create an open space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment. Sessions focus on practical steps and honest conversation so people can start making small changes quickly.

Shalonda listens first to understand each person's situation and goals. From there she and the client map out clear next steps and skills to practice between sessions. That might include breathing and grounding strategies for stress, routines to support motivation, or ways to rebuild confidence after loss.

She pays attention to how communication and control struggles affect daily life. Work often includes practicing new ways to speak up, set limits, and repair relationships with oneself and others. Forgiveness, guilt, shame, and isolation are addressed with gentle pacing and concrete tools.

People who want a practical approach that combines empathy with doable tasks tend to find this style useful. Shalonda encourages curiosity about patterns and supports clients as they experiment with new behaviors. The emphasis stays on steps that fit each person's life and values.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Shalonda uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide her online work, focusing on approaches that teach coping skills and behavior changes. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches breathing, grounding, and emotion-regulation practices to reduce stress and manage anxiety. These are short exercises clients can try in-session and use on their own between contacts.

Another emphasis is coping-focused problem-solving for issues like addiction, grief, and low motivation. This involves breaking problems into manageable steps, trying new routines, and tracking small wins so progress is clear. It can help when someone feels stuck or overwhelmed by big changes.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist listens to a client's concerns, goals, and daily life, then suggests methods to try together. Plans are adjusted over time based on what helps most and what fits the client's preferences.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face interaction and skill coaching. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a client prefers not to use a camera. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, emotional support between sessions, and when a quieter, shorter format fits someone's schedule. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into busy lives.