
Shalika Eaddy-Henderson
Compassionate, practical mental health support
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Compassionate, practical mental health support
Start with Shalika Eaddy-HendersonLicensed · Professional · Cancel Anytime
If sleepless nights or difficulty concentrating at home, school, or work are affecting daily life, talking with a trained professional can help, and Shalika Eaddy-Henderson may be that resource. She offers an approachable, practical style aimed at helping people manage the stressors that interfere with sleep, focus, and overall well-being.
Shalika Eaddy-Henderson is a licensed clinical social worker in North Carolina with 10 years of experience working across a range of populations, including people experiencing homelessness, those with substance use concerns, children, adolescents, and adults. Her career began along a nontraditional path: she earned a first master’s degree in Public Administration while employed at a bank. That early experience shaped her understanding of the pressures that can contribute to depression, anxiety, and substance use, and ultimately inspired her to pursue social work.
She holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of New Haven and a Master of Social Work from Fordham University, and she is close to completing a Doctorate in Social Work at Capella University. Those academic steps accompanied a steady clinical focus on helping people cope with life’s challenges and regain balance.
In session, Shalika meets clients where they are and begins by checking in about how the week, day, or even the last hour has been before moving into the therapeutic process. She tailors each session to the client’s preferences and priorities, respecting that therapy is for the individual receiving it.
She looks forward to working with people when and if they are ready to begin.
Many people wonder whether online therapy can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or navigating life transitions, research indicates that online therapy is comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions.
One major benefit is convenience and flexibility. Individuals can connect with their therapist in the format that works best for them - video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or in-app messaging - making it easier to fit care into a busy schedule.
Therapists who provide online services are licensed professionals, and clients have the option to change therapists whenever they feel a different match would be more helpful. For many people, virtual therapy offers an accessible way to address everyday mental health concerns and relationship challenges while maintaining continuity of care.