Shalika Eaddy-Henderson, LCSW

Shalika Eaddy-Henderson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and life changes. She draws on a decade of experience to listen, ask practical questions, and help people find clearer ways forward. Shalika begins sessions by checking in about the week, the day, or even the last hour so conversation starts where the client is comfortable.

Shalika trained first in public administration and later earned a Master of Social Work. That background shaped how she understands work pressure, financial stress, and the daily demands that can erode mood and focus. Over ten years she has worked with people facing substance use, housing instability, and a range of life transitions.

In session she uses straightforward techniques from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and narrative approaches. That mix lets her tailor strategies to problems like panic attacks, low self-esteem, addictive behaviors, and communication problems. She explains ideas plainly and practices skills during the session.

Shalika aims to make therapy a practical part of daily life. She helps clients try new ways of coping, test small changes, and notice what works. People who want direct conversation, clear steps, and a focus on solving present problems often find this approach helpful.

She sees therapy as a partnership that respects each person’s pace and goals. Shalika works from North Carolina and speaks English.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the client. It helps people feel heard and sets the agenda around their immediate concerns. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors influence mood and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, panic, and mood problems. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and help with stress and emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about needs, goals, and preferences and then suggest which methods to try. That decision is collaborative and may change as progress is made.

Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make sessions easier to fit into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so people can use breaks at work or school. It also lets people practice skills in the settings where they live and then bring observations back to the next session.