Shandrieka Vallare

Shandrieka Vallare is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, parenting strain, grief, and life transitions. She draws on 17 years of practice to guide clients toward clearer coping strategies and steadier daily routines. Her approach aims to be practical and down-to-earth for parents and adults juggling many demands.

She uses simple, evidence-informed methods to help people make small changes that add up. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful patterns, testing new behaviors, and noticing what matters most. Shandrieka listens for personal strengths and helps clients build on what already works for them.

Her background includes inpatient work and community-based counseling. That experience includes working with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults in different settings. It shaped a flexible style that moves between short-term problem solving and deeper work when needed.

Shandrieka blends several approaches in session. She draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to shift thinking and behavior. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness to help people tolerate difficult feelings while taking meaningful action.

Clients can expect straightforward language and paced work. Sessions look at concrete steps for coping, improving communication, and rebuilding routines. The overall goal is clearer thinking, calmer reactions, and more reliable day-to-day functioning.

How her approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choose actions that match their values. It can support people dealing with anger, grief, or major life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood. It’s often used for stress, anxiety, and anger management. Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's perspective, offering nonjudgmental listening and helping people find their own solutions to relationship or self-esteem concerns.

Choosing the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will talk about goals, try methods, and adjust plans together so sessions fit the client’s needs and preferences. Sessions can move between skills practice, focused problem solving, and deeper reflection depending on what helps most.

Confirm available session formats before booking so you know what options are being offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow a shorter check-in when schedules are tight. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for timing, length, and follow-up between meetings.