Shadae Cardoza, LICSW, LCSW - Therapist in District of Columbia

About Shadae

Shadae Cardoza uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage stress and anxiety. She focuses on practical steps clients can try between sessions. Shadae meets people where they are and works alongside them to build confidence and clarity.

She is a licensed independent clinical social worker, LICSW, and also holds the LCSW credential. Shadae brings eight years of professional experience to her work in the District of Columbia. She supports people dealing with family tensions, career pressures, and life changes that leave them feeling stuck.

Background and approach

Conversations in her sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented. She helps clients identify habits that get in the way and practice new ways of coping. Common themes she addresses include self-esteem, motivation, and communication problems.

She also assists with relationship patterns tied to abandonment and attachment issues. Financial stress, workplace concerns, and questions about life purpose are included in her scope. Shadae is comfortable discussing pregnancy and childbirth related topics, sexuality, and women’s issues when they affect emotional wellbeing.

She emphasizes small, concrete steps that build momentum. Progress is framed as a sequence of manageable changes rather than a single moment of insight. Clients talk through priorities and set short-term goals together.

Sessions aim to boost self-love and resilience while tackling immediate problems. The overall tone is supportive and practical, focused on real-life outcomes.

Approaches that translate well to online sessions

Evidence-based techniques are central to this therapist’s work. One common approach focuses on practical skills training where clients learn short, repeatable coping tools to reduce stress and anxiety. These skills are taught in simple steps and practiced during sessions so clients can use them in daily life.

Another frequent method emphasizes improving communication and attachment patterns. Sessions include clear exercises to notice relationship habits, practice new responses, and strengthen connections with family members. This approach is useful for people wrestling with abandonment concerns or ongoing conflict.

Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. This makes it easier to adjust strategies over time based on what proves most helpful.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats offer flexibility for busy schedules and allow people to keep continuity of care when in-person meetings are difficult. They make it possible to work on real problems from home while still using practical, evidence-based techniques.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns can be addressed?

Shadae works with stress, anxiety, family issues, self-esteem, career challenges, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on topics like attachment, communication problems, money issues, pregnancy and childbirth, sexuality, and women’s issues.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Sessions are practical and straightforward, emphasizing small steps clients can try between meetings. The approach centers on collaboration and building confidence over time.

How much experience does she have?

She has eight years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and life concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials with listings DC LICSW LC200001448 and VA LCSW 0904017414, and practices from the District of Columbia.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

How are sessions delivered?

Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

What does therapy cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin a therapy relationship?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Self esteem

Also works with

Experience: 8 years
Licensed: District of Columbia, Virginia
Languages: English

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