Shawandalyn Cooley , LCSW

Shawandalyn Cooley is a licensed clinical social worker with 24 years of experience based in Virginia. She helps people find steadier footing when stress, anxiety, anger, or low self-esteem get in the way of daily life. Many clients come for help with relationship troubles, motivation, and coping with big life changes.

She focuses on creating an open, nonjudgmental atmosphere where people can talk about what matters to them. Sessions are aimed at practical steps as well as understanding feelings. Shawandalyn listens for patterns that fuel anxiety or anger and works with clients to try new ways of responding.

Shawandalyn also addresses communication problems, separation and divorce concerns, loneliness, money and financial stress, and issues around self-love and women's issues. She helps people untangle one concern at a time so problems feel more manageable. The goal is to build skills that carry into daily life and relationships.

Her approach is collaborative: she partners with each person to set goals and try strategies that fit their situation. Progress often comes from small, steady changes rather than sudden fixes. Shawandalyn encourages realistic steps people can take between sessions to reinforce what they learn.

She is available for work with adults in English and offers a range of remote session formats. Taking the first step can feel hard, and she aims to make the start as clear and straightforward as possible.

Evidence-based techniques and flexible remote care

Shawandalyn uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful patterns and building coping skills. One common approach helps people identify and shift thought patterns that increase anxiety or low self-esteem, teaching practical tools to respond differently to stress. Another approach centers on emotion regulation and anger management skills, offering step-by-step methods to notice triggers and choose calmer reactions.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Shawandalyn works with each person to match techniques to their needs, goals, and day-to-day limits. She reviews what is working and adjusts the plan so sessions stay useful and relevant.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls work well for in-depth conversations and visual connection. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging allow quick check-ins, brief coaching, or ongoing reflection between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while keeping continuity with a licensed professional.