Shandrieka Vallare, LCSW

Shandrieka Vallare is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who brings thoughtful, strengths-based support to people facing life’s challenges. She is a graduate of Southern University at New Orleans and holds licensure as an LCSW - LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Shandrieka focuses on helping individuals develop new insights and practical skills to navigate stress, relationship concerns, grief, parenting challenges, and other emotional struggles.

Her clinical background includes providing individual counseling to children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric clients in both inpatient and community-based settings. She uses a range of therapeutic methods tailored to each person’s needs, drawing on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Behavioral Therapy to support change and resilience. Shandrieka views behavioral health as a central element of overall wellbeing and aims to strengthen families, personal relationships, and community connections through her work.

Outside of her clinical role, Shandrieka makes time for self-care and connection, partaking in activities such as mediating, listening to smooth jazz, and engaging with loved ones. Her practice emphasizes compassion, practical problem solving, and collaborative growth to help clients move forward.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Shandrieka draws on evidence-informed methods to guide clients toward clearer thinking and meaningful change. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and commit to actions that align with what matters most, which can be useful for coping with stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety and to improve daily functioning. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration - the therapist creates a supportive space where the client’s own goals and strengths guide the work.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Shandrieka works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure the work feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can happen by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier for clients to access consistent care, maintain momentum between sessions, and engage in therapy from locations that work for them.