Shamona McFadden, LMHC

Shamona McFadden is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and parenting concerns. She puts clear goals first and aims to make therapy feel practical and approachable for worried parents and busy adults.

She uses straightforward, talk-based work to identify patterns that cause pain and to build new, healthier habits. Sessions focus on small, doable steps that make a difference between visits. Shamona listens for each persons priorities and adjusts the pace to what they need.

Her practice draws on cognitive behavioral ideas alongside client-centered and narrative approaches. That means she helps people spot thinking patterns that keep problems going, while also honoring the personal story behind those patterns. Solution-focused techniques are used when people want short-term plans for immediate change.

Shamona has 14 years of experience and holds a Florida LMHC license. She often supports people facing workplace stress, challenges around self-esteem and body image, grief and trauma, and issues related to intimacy and commitment. Multicultural concerns and LGBT-related topics are also part of her work.

Sessions are offered online in English and include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Shamona encourages a collaborative process where people set the goals and she helps them track progress over time. The approach is practical, respectful, and aimed at helping people regain steadiness during difficult life changes.

How Shamona Uses Talk-Based Approaches Online

Shamona draws from cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors that reduce anxiety and improve mood. CBT is useful for problems like stress, panic, low mood, and unhelpful habits because it focuses on changing thoughts and actions in everyday life.

She also uses client-centered methods that prioritize the persons own goals and experience. This approach emphasizes listening, empathy, and letting the client set the pace while the therapist reflects and supports their choices.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then tailor sessions accordingly. Some people prefer structured skill work, while others start with exploring their personal story; both routes are valid and can be combined.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer different practical benefits. Video is close to an in-person meeting and useful for deep conversation. Phone calls work well when bandwidth is low or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and messaging are convenient for brief updates, homework, or when written reflection feels easier. These options make therapy more flexible for busy family schedules and work commitments.