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Shandrieka Vallare, LCSW

  • Experience17 years
  • LocationTexas
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Shandrieka

Shandrieka Vallare is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 17 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, depression, grief, parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem, career changes, and ADHD.

Background and approach

She approaches therapy with an emphasis on behavioral health as a core part of overall wellness and aims to help clients develop new insights and practical skills to manage life transitions and emotional strain.

Her background includes work in both inpatient and community settings, where she provided individual counseling across the lifespan from young children and adolescents to adults and geriatric clients.

Shandrieka uses a mix of evidence-informed methods to tailor care to each person, drawing on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. Based in Texas and licensed to practice as LCSW in Texas and Louisiana, she combines clinical training with a collaborative, client-focused stance.

Outside of work she values self-care practices like meditation, music, and time with loved ones, and brings that same attention to balance and resilience into her clinical work.

Evidence-Informed Approaches Delivered Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and commit to actions that align with those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings rather than be controlled by them; this approach can be useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors through practical skills and structured exercises, often helping with depression, anxiety, and anger management. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding and reshaping emotional responses in relationships to improve connection and communication.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to assess goals, preferences, and needs, and adapt methods over time so the plan fits how the client wants to grow and cope.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for scheduling and allows clients to access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy or changing seasons of life and support consistent use of therapeutic tools between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, depression, grief, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career changes, coping with life changes, ADHD, and many related family and interpersonal difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered, focusing on practical strategies and personal insight to promote behavioral health and stronger relationships.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 17 years of clinical experience working in inpatient and community settings with clients across the lifespan, including young children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric populations.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is based in Texas and holds licenses as an LCSW in Texas and Louisiana with license numbers TX LCSW 105743 and LA LCSW 13313.
Does she offer services in multiple languages or to international clients?
Services are provided in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
She offers several online session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different communication preferences.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

17+ years

Licensed

Texas, Louisiana

Languages

English

What Shandrieka can help with

Shandrieka Vallare works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, and depression.

Shandrieka works with geriatric populations.

How Shandrieka approaches therapy

Shandrieka's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Shandrieka is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Texas, with 17 years of clinical experience.