Shalika Eaddy-Henderson

Shalika Eaddy-Henderson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who focuses on practical ways to manage stress and life changes. She invites people who are losing sleep, struggling to focus, or feeling overwhelmed to talk through what is going on and find workable steps forward.

She draws on about 10 years of experience in social work and community settings. Her career began in a bank and that early work shaped how she sees stressors that lead to anxiety, depression, or substance use. That background also influences how she listens for daily pressures and real-world barriers when meeting someone for the first time.

Sessions start with a simple check-in about how the week, day, or last hour has been. From there she uses approaches such as client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, and mindfulness to help people notice patterns and try new responses. The format and pace follow each person’s needs because she emphasizes that therapy is for the client.

Her practice addresses a range of concerns including trauma and abuse, ADHD, mood concerns, addictions, relationship and family problems, and coping with life changes. She also helps with body image, communication problems, fertility and pregnancy-related stress, and anger or control issues.

Shalika trained at Fordham University for her Master of Social Work and holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of New Haven. She is pursuing a Doctorate in Social Work. She practices in North Carolina and conducts sessions in English.

To begin, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability so sessions can start when the person feels ready.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Shalika uses client-centered work to build trust and follow what matters most to the client. That approach means sessions begin with a simple check-in and then move at the person’s pace so the conversation stays relevant to current life struggles.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people spot thinking and behavior patterns that keep problems going, and then try small, practical changes. Mindfulness techniques are used to teach simple ways to calm the mind and notice stress in the body, which can be helpful for anxiety, panic, and mood concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels useful, then try methods that fit. This remains a collaborative process and can change as needs shift.

Confirm the current session options before booking, since formats are not listed here. In general, online care can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help people attend from quieter surroundings or choose not to use video if that is preferable.