Shalika Eaddy-HendersonLCSW

Shalika Eaddy-Henderson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and life changes. She speaks plainly and starts sessions by asking how a person’s week or day has been. That first check-in lets her tailor the session to whatever feels most urgent for the client.

She draws on a mix of practical methods to help people reduce distress and gain clearer thinking. Shalika uses client-centered listening to understand each person’s priorities. She also uses cognitive behavioral strategies to spot unhelpful thinking and mindfulness tools to support calm and focus.

Her background includes about ten years of experience across settings such as homelessness services, substance use support, and general behavioral health. Before social work, she worked in banking and earned a Master’s in Public Administration, which shaped how she understands financial and life stressors.

Shalika holds a Master of Social Work from Fordham University and is finishing a Doctorate in Social Work at Capella University. She is licensed in North Carolina as an LCSW. Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including fertility issues, body image, panic, relationship problems, and pregnancy and childbirth related stress.

Sessions begin on the client’s terms and move at a comfortable pace. People can expect candid conversation, practical tools, and questions that help make goals clearer. When someone is ready, she guides them toward small, manageable steps.

How Shalika’s approaches work in online therapy

Shalika uses client-centered therapy to listen first and follow the client’s lead. That means the session begins with what matters most to the person, and goals are set together. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try practical strategies to change them, which can help with anxiety, panic, and mood concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each client to see which methods fit their needs, goals, and pace. That way sessions stay focused on useful steps rather than jargon-heavy explanations.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. For people juggling appointments, work, or child care, remote sessions can help maintain consistency and follow-through while still allowing the therapist and client to work together toward clear goals.