- CBT and ACT
- DBT skills
- Emotion-focused work
About Shatonya
Shatonya Craddock is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas with 11 years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and struggles with self-esteem. She also addresses compassion fatigue, grief, intimacy-related worries, and guilt and shame.
Shatonya approaches therapy from the view that each person knows their own story. She treats clients as the expert on their experiences and builds on existing strengths. Conversations in session are practical and direct. The focus is on what people want to change and small steps they can try between meetings.
Her work draws on several evidence-informed methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice and shift unhelpful thinking patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy supports learning how to act on chosen values even when feelings are difficult. Dialectical Behavior Therapy adds skills for managing intense emotion and reducing reactivity.
She also uses client-centered principles and emotionally-focused ideas to improve connection and communication in relationships. That can look like slower, reflective listening and exercises to practice new ways of relating. Therapy often mixes skill-building with talks about uncomfortable memories and how they affect daily life.
People who come for help with guilt or shame often leave sessions with clearer steps they can try. To get started, the site matching process guides the initial outreach and scheduling of a first session.
Therapeutic approaches used in online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a practical method that helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate actions. It focuses on identifying values and taking small, value-driven steps even when emotions are strong. This approach can help with anxiety, depression, and persistent guilt or shame. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves noticing thinking patterns that keep problems going and trying experiments to change them. It is often used for worry, low mood, and self-critical thoughts. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) contributes concrete skills for managing strong emotions, improving distress tolerance, and reducing reactive behavior. Choosing the best approach is a collaborative part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust as needed. That conversation shapes whether more skill-building, values work, or emotionally-focused interventions are used. Confirm the specific online session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow for quicker check-ins between in-person commitments. Many people find virtual sessions help them practice skills in real-time situations and continue consistent treatment alongside daily responsibilities.Areas of expertise
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Texas, Mississippi, New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and related concerns such as grief, intimacy problems, and guilt and shame.
How does she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She combines practical skills and talking work to help people name these feelings, notice how they affect behavior, and try manageable steps to respond differently.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Shatonya has 11 years of professional experience working with adults on relationship, trauma, mood, and self-worth concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Texas and practices with that credential in the state of Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she take international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what is the cost structure?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.