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Shadae Cardoza

Shadae Cardoza

LICSW, LCSW

Therapist in District of Columbia

Change-focused social worker for women

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Experience
8 years
Languages
English
Sessions
Online
Listed in
District of Columbia
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Self-esteem support
  • Career and life changes

About Shadae

Shadae Cardoza is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, family conflict, and challenges with self-esteem and career direction. She presents a warm, practical approach and encourages clients to use their own strengths as they work toward change. The first step is a conversation about goals and what matters most to the person sitting across from her.

With eight years of experience, Shadae focuses on everyday struggles like motivation, confidence, and coping with life changes. She also spends time on concerns tied to attachment and abandonment, communication problems, money and workplace stress, and issues tied to pregnancy and childbirth. Women’s issues and sexuality are noted areas of focus as well.

In sessions she emphasizes collaboration and practical steps that clients can try between meetings. She views each person as the expert on their story and helps them discover what has worked before and what might help now. That can include small habit changes, communication practice, or planning for next career moves.

Shadae’s style is supportive and empowering. She encourages clients to name what they want to change and to set manageable goals. Her approach is paced to individual needs so people can build confidence without feeling overwhelmed.

To begin, prospective clients use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling then follows based on therapist availability.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online work

Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on clear goals and practical skills. For example, goal-oriented strategies break big problems into small steps and use homework tasks to build momentum. These methods help with career decisions, motivation, and coping with life transitions.

Another common approach emphasizes understanding attachment and communication patterns. This style helps people notice how past relationships shape current expectations and offers concrete ways to practice different responses in daily life. It can be useful for concerns like abandonment, relationship communication, and self-esteem work.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify needs, preferences, and short-term goals, then try techniques that fit. That process is flexible and adjusted as progress is made.

Confirm the available session options before booking, since formats are not specified in the biography. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people choose quieter times, avoid commuting, or keep therapy in step with daytime responsibilities.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Experience

8+ years

Credentials

District of Columbia, Virginia

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She helps people manage stress and anxiety, family conflict, and low self-esteem. Other focus areas include career challenges, workplace issues, and life changes.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her approach is collaborative and practical. She emphasizes clients' strengths and works on manageable steps toward clearer goals.

What is her experience background?

She has eight years of professional experience supporting people through motivation, confidence, and life transition issues.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and practices in the District of Columbia.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified in the profile.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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