Shandrieka Vallare
LCSW integrating ACT, CBT, EFT, and mindfulness
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About
Shandrieka Vallare is an LCSW licensed in Texas and Louisiana with 17 years of clinical experience. A graduate of Southern University at New Orleans, she has provided individual counseling across inpatient and community-based settings and has worked with young children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric populations. Her approach blends professional training with a grounded sense of everyday life.
Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, depression, grief, parenting challenges, anger, self esteem, career questions, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, blended family matters, communication and control issues, forgiveness, isolation and life purpose. She draws on a mix of therapeutic methods to match the needs presented in sessions.
Shandrieka integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing. Outside of work she enjoys mediating, listening to smooth jazz, and spending time with loved ones, interests that inform her practical, person-focused perspective on behavioral health.
Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, depression, grief, parenting challenges, anger, self esteem, career questions, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, blended family matters, communication and control issues, forgiveness, isolation and life purpose. She draws on a mix of therapeutic methods to match the needs presented in sessions.
Shandrieka integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing. Outside of work she enjoys mediating, listening to smooth jazz, and spending time with loved ones, interests that inform her practical, person-focused perspective on behavioral health.
- Location:
- Texas, United States
- Years Experience:
- 17
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Depression
Other areas of experience: Family conflicts, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Blended family issues, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, Forgiveness, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: TX LCSW 105743, LA LCSW 13313
- NPI Number: 1578936985
- License: LCSW (Texas), LCSW (Louisiana)
Telehealth and Digital Sessions
Shandrieka offers online sessions that use a combination of structured and relationship-focused approaches. Sessions can take place through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging so people can choose the format that fits their daily routines. The virtual options are used to deliver the same core therapeutic methods she practices in person.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is described and used to identify thinking and behavior patterns and develop practical strategies to address them. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps clarify personal values and support committed action even when emotions or difficult thoughts are present. Emotionally-Focused Therapy is applied when relational patterns and emotional connection are central concerns, with attention to how emotions shape interactions.
These methods are presented in a collaborative way, inviting individuals and families to set goals, track progress, and select the communication mode that matches their needs. Technology options include video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
What is Shandrieka's clinical background?
She has 17 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker, working in inpatient and community-based settings with a range of age groups.
What credentials does she hold?
Shandrieka holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in Texas and Louisiana (TX LCSW 105743, LA LCSW 13313).
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are provided in English.
Where is she based?
She is located in Texas.
How can people work with her remotely?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as communication options.
Does she accept international clients?
No. This profile indicates she is not accepting international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone get started?
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