Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
How Shawandalyn works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Virginia
- Years in practice
- 24
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Shawandalyn
Shawandalyn Cooley is a licensed clinical social worker with 24 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship strain, anger, and self-esteem concerns. She offers calm, practical guidance to people who want clearer thinking and better ways to cope. Her approach is focused on steady progress and realistic steps that fit everyday life.
She helps people handle change and the hard moments that follow separation or other transitions. She also addresses issues like problems with communication, feelings of isolation, money and financial stress, and self-love.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on understanding what is most pressing and finding workable strategies for it. Shawandalyn aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be discussed honestly. Conversations tend to be straightforward and goal-oriented, with attention to what the person needs in day-to-day life.
She supports people as they try new ways of responding to stress and anger. Her work emphasizes small, practical shifts that add up over time. She listens for patterns that cause repeated difficulty and helps design steps to break those patterns.
The goal is more confidence, clearer communication, and better coping when life gets hard. She practices in Virginia and conducts sessions in English. To begin, a brief matching process helps connect a person to her and to schedule the first session.
What Shawandalyn works with
Everything Shawandalyn lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Shawandalyn's practice.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online care
Shawandalyn uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical problem solving and skill building. One common approach she uses helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and test different responses in real life - this can reduce stress and improve mood over time. Another approach centers on learning clear communication and emotion regulation skills to lower the intensity of anger and improve relationships.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals, preferences, and daily demands. That means adjusting pace, adding skill practice between sessions, and checking in often to see what is helping.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that helps. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit people who prefer writing or want brief, on-the-go support. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life while still working on stress, anger, and relationship concerns.
Questions people ask about Shawandalyn
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, anger, and low self-esteem. She also addresses communication problems, divorce and separation, isolation, financial stress, and women's issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is direct and practical with an emphasis on clear steps people can try between sessions. She aims for an open, nonjudgmental conversation focused on everyday problems.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 24 years of professional experience working with people facing stress, relationship issues, anger, and life transitions.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW) in Virginia and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported and can she see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently working with international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is payment handled and what do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and factors related to the therapist. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.