- Stress and anxiety
- ADHD and mood
- CBT and narrative
About Rasheda
Rasheda Long is an LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - practicing in Alabama with five years of clinical experience. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, bipolar and depressive symptoms, ADHD, relationship intimacy, parenting strains, career changes, and issues common to young adults. She also addresses compassion fatigue and life transitions.
Rasheda began her career in school-based therapy and later worked in community mental health. That mix of settings shaped a practical style focused on what clients can do between sessions. She respects that people know their own lives and sees her role as a collaborative guide rather than an authority.
Her approach uses therapies that emphasize helping people name patterns and try different behaviors. Techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy appear alongside narrative work and emotionally focused strategies. Motivational Interviewing is part of her toolkit for exploring ambivalence about change.
In sessions she tends to be direct and straightforward while recognizing small strengths people often overlook. She helps clients break larger problems into manageable steps and practice changes in everyday life. That can include coping plans for stress, strategies for mood regulation, or ways to rebuild confidence after setbacks.
She has experience working with a broad range of concerns linked to mood, identity, and relationships. People thinking about early adulthood challenges - leaving home, first jobs, study pressures, and feeling behind peers - may find her background relevant when deciding whether to explore therapy.
How Rasheda’s approaches work online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters most to the client so they feel heard and can make choices that fit their life. It helps when someone needs space to sort priorities and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings and actions and then tests small behavior changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. It is practical for work, study and managing daily stress. Emotionally-Focused ideas look at patterns in close relationships and help people notice how emotions drive interactions, which can be useful for intimacy and family concerns.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that feel right, and adjust the plan based on what works. That means pacing changes and mixing techniques rather than sticking to a single label.
Confirm the exact online session formats before booking because the biography does not specify them. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around classes, work shifts, or childcare by reducing travel time and allowing shorter or more flexible scheduling. Phone or video sessions can be chosen for quieter audio-only check-ins, or for richer face-to-face conversation when needed. The main aim is to make sessions work within everyday life while focusing on skills and steps that match the client’s goals.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, bipolar and depression, ADHD, intimacy concerns, parenting and young adult issues among other mood and relationship problems.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She draws on client-centered methods alongside CBT, emotionally focused ideas, narrative therapy and motivational interviewing.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of experience in clinical settings, including school-based work and community mental health.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - and practices in Alabama.
Can I work with her if I live outside the US?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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