- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness skills
- Client-centered work
About Shondalea
Shondalea "Shonda" Jensen is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with 15 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, sleep problems, ADHD, and coping with life changes. Shonda aims to make the first step into therapy easier for those who feel nervous about reaching out.
Shonda has practiced in both private and community mental health settings. She uses approaches drawn from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic thinking, and solution-focused methods. In sessions she listens, reflects, and helps clients try specific strategies to manage symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.
Her style is interactive and conversational. She avoids labels and focuses on what matters to each person in front of her. Practical topics often include managing anxiety, building confidence, improving sleep, and finding ways to cope with major life changes.
Shonda also addresses related concerns such as attachment and abandonment worries, body image, communication problems, chronic pain and illness, eating and food-related issues, grief from divorce or separation, and feelings of guilt or shame. She helps people sort through how these issues affect daily life and relationships.
Sessions typically involve setting clear goals, checking progress, and adjusting strategies as needed. Shonda encourages straightforward talk about what works and what does not. Prospective clients should follow the site sign-up steps to begin with a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and responding to the person's concerns, helping them feel heard and clarify goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors influence feelings and uses practical exercises to change patterns that keep anxiety or low mood going. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention skills and simple practices to reduce reactivity and improve sleep and focus.Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the process. She works with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is tracked. That collaborative planning helps make sessions feel purposeful and efficient.
The site describes how to begin and how sessions are scheduled, but the biography does not list specific session formats. Before booking, confirm which online formats are offered and which match your daily routine. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, cut down travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists can also recommend practices to try between sessions so progress continues outside the appointment time.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, sleep problems, ADHD, and coping with life changes, plus related topics like attachment, body image, and communication problems.
What is her therapy style?
Her style is interactive and conversational, focusing on practical strategies and client-centered dialogue based on the person's goals.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 15 years of professional experience working in private practice and community mental health settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.