Shatonya Craddock , LCSW

Shatonya Craddock is a licensed clinical social worker who helps women navigate stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, and other life challenges. She keeps sessions straightforward and focused on what matters most to each person. She honors clients' strengths and treats them as experts in their own lives.

Her work centers on practical steps people can take between sessions. She uses approaches that teach skills for managing intense emotions, changing unhelpful thinking patterns, and building healthier bonds with others. Conversations are collaborative and paced to match each person's needs.

Craddock has 11 years of experience in a range of settings in Texas. That background includes supporting people after trauma and guiding those coping with life transitions. She also assists with issues such as body image, postpartum concerns, compassion fatigue, and problems tied to caregiving or military life.

In sessions she focuses on clear goals and small, doable changes. Clients can expect an emphasis on emotional awareness, values-based decisions, and communication skills. She draws on therapy methods that help people accept difficult feelings while moving toward what matters.

People who choose her often want practical tools and steady support while working through painful events or major changes. To begin, she asks questions about current struggles and priorities so together they can set an achievable plan for moving forward.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, encourages people to notice painful thoughts and feelings while still taking steps that match their values. It can help with anxiety, depression, grief, and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying different behaviors to reduce distress. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, and stress management. Emotionally-Focused Therapy emphasizes understanding and reshaping the emotional patterns that drive relationship problems and intimacy issues, which can be helpful when communication or connection feels stuck.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. Then she will recommend methods and adapt them based on what feels most useful for each person, making decisions collaboratively throughout care.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face interaction and longer conversations. Phone sessions can be a lower-bandwidth option when video isn’t convenient. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for shorter check-ins or when someone prefers written reflection. These options provide flexibility to fit therapy into busy schedules while keeping focus on progress and skill development.