- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and narrative
- Multicultural focus
About Shamona
Shamona McFadden is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 14 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, self-esteem struggles, grief, trauma and abuse, career questions, and other life changes common in early adulthood.
She focuses on practical conversations about what’s happening now. Sessions often cover communication problems, feelings of emptiness or isolation, commitment and intimacy concerns, and pressures around work or school. She also addresses body image, parenting concerns, and multicultural or LGBT issues when they come up.
Her style is collaborative and direct. She helps people name patterns, test small changes, and build clearer thinking and coping skills. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used alongside client-centered listening and solution-focused strategies to set short-term goals.
Narrative therapy is part of her work too, helping people reframe stories they tell about themselves. This can be useful for exploring life purpose, self-love, or recovery after loss and separation. Shamona aims to help clients translate insights into day-to-day choices.
She draws on experience across many common concerns for young adults, including leaving home, first jobs, relationship strain, and feeling behind. People who choose to work with her can expect straightforward feedback, practical tools, and attention to cultural context and identity.
Therapeutic approaches and online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. It helps when someone needs acceptance, clearer self-understanding, and a space to sort through feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety or shift unhelpful patterns. It is useful for stress, worry, and mood-related problems.Narrative Therapy helps people examine the stories they tell about themselves and consider alternative, more helpful ways to understand their life. This can support work on identity, self-love, and moving past loss or difficult chapters. Shamona will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches feel most useful, and she will adjust methods based on the client’s goals and preferences.
Confirm current session formats before booking since the therapist’s biography does not list specific online options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a work or school day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Discussing a preferred approach and practical scheduling needs happens early so sessions fit into everyday life.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, grief, trauma and abuse, career questions, and life changes often faced by young adults.
How would she approach therapy with me?
Her approach combines client-centered listening with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, narrative techniques, and solution-focused work to set concrete short-term goals and skills.
How much experience does she have?
Shamona has 14 years of clinical experience as a Florida LMHC.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in Florida.
Can I book sessions in another language or from another country?
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 options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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