Shalika Eaddy-Henderson

Shalika Eaddy-Henderson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who focuses on helping people manage stress, anger, anxiety, and other life challenges. She offers a calm, down-to-earth presence and begins sessions by checking in on how a person has been that day or week. Her style is practical and person-focused, aimed at meeting people where they are.

Shalika trained first with a Master of Public Administration from the University of New Haven and then earned a Master of Social Work from Fordham University. That unusual path included years working in a bank, which shaped her understanding of work stress, financial strain, and how those pressures can affect mood and relationships. She is currently finishing a Doctorate in Social Work at Capella University.

Across a decade in the field she has worked with people facing trauma, substance use concerns, depression, ADHD, and problems with relationships and family dynamics. Her experience includes work with people who have been homeless and those coping with domestic violence and fertility-related stress.

In sessions she uses approaches drawn from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative therapy. She keeps things conversational and collaborative, helping people take small, manageable steps toward their goals.

Shalika practices in North Carolina and conducts work in English. She encourages anyone who feels stuck or overwhelmed to reach out when they are ready to begin.

How her approaches translate to online care

Shalika often draws on client-centered therapy to build a trusting, conversational space and on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify thought and behavior patterns that fuel stress and anger. Client-centered work focuses on listening and following the person's lead, while CBT offers clear steps for changing unhelpful thoughts and habits.

She also uses mindfulness techniques to help people notice bodily sensations and emotional reactions without judgment. Mindfulness can be useful for managing panic, anger, and moment-to-moment stress. These approaches are practical and can be adapted to the problems a person brings to sessions.

Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick approaches that match their goals, preferences, and life demands. That collaborative process guides how sessions unfold and which tools are emphasized.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Many people find online therapy helps fit care into a busy schedule, reduces travel time, and makes it easier to attend regular sessions. It can also allow for shorter check-ins or different pacing to suit work, childcare, or other commitments.