- Stress and anxiety
- Self-esteem work
- Family concerns
About Shelove
Shelove Andou is a Licensed Certified Social Worker in Maryland and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, bringing 25 years of experience to her work. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, family concerns, and the strain of life changes. She also addresses social anxiety and related issues such as panic attacks and isolation.
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques to help people manage symptoms and build coping skills. Sessions focus on clear steps you can try between meetings, like breathing tools, communication practice, and ways to challenge unhelpful thoughts. Conversations aim to be direct and down-to-earth so action can follow talking.
Her background includes long-term clinical work across Maryland and nearby states, with an emphasis on issues that often co-occur: attachment and abandonment worries, caregiver stress, body image, and grief from separation or divorce. That experience informs how she notices patterns and offers workable alternatives.
Shelove works with people who struggle with control issues, impulsivity, guilt or shame, and questions about life purpose. She pays attention to how relationships shape daily behavior and mood, and helps people practice different responses in real life.
Sessions are offered in English and Haitian Creole. Before booking, clients are asked to confirm current session options and scheduling details so they know how to proceed.
How evidence-based approaches guide online sessions
Many of her methods draw on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that teach concrete skills. One common approach focuses on changing unhelpful thinking patterns by identifying automatic thoughts and testing them against reality; this helps with anxiety, panic symptoms, and low mood. Another approach emphasizes behavioral exercises and gradual exposure to feared situations, which can reduce avoidance and build confidence over time.Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and day-to-day constraints, and together they will try approaches that fit those priorities. That collaborative planning helps make sessions practical and relevant to real situations in a person’s life.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Ask about options during the matching step so you know how meetings will be arranged. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time, which helps therapy slot into regular life without promising any particular format.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia
Languages
English, Haitian Creole
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, family concerns, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include social anxiety, panic attacks, and isolation.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques and focuses on clear steps to try between sessions. Conversations aim to be direct and action oriented.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and interpersonal concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCSW-C in Maryland and LICSW in West Virginia, and also has LCSW in Pennsylvania. Her profile is listed for Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Haitian Creole.
Can people outside the country work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session format options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats. The site matching step will clarify how meetings are scheduled.
How does cost and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.