- Client-centered
- CBT informed
- Texas based
About Jolanda
Jolanda Forbes-Sheppard is a therapist who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and big life changes. She offers support for relationship struggles, parenting strain, grief, career questions, and compassion fatigue. Jolanda aims to help clients find clearer direction and kinder ways of relating to themselves and others.
Her style is direct and warm. She listens closely and follows each person's pace. Sessions focus on real problems and simple, practical ways to move forward. Conversations are grounded in respect for a person's values and identity.
Jolanda integrates client-centered ways of working with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy. Client-centered work means she prioritizes what matters to the person in front of her. Cognitive behavioral techniques help people notice the thoughts and behaviors that keep them stuck and try different choices.
She brings three years of practice experience and holds both LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) and LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) credentials. Her practice is based in Texas and she conducts therapy in English.
People often come to her wanting better communication, more self-love, relief from social anxiety, or clearer life purpose. She describes therapy as a collaborative process where small steps can build noticeable change. To start, clients follow a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.
How these approaches guide online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's own goals and perspective. It emphasizes listening, understanding, and responding to what the client says matters most. This approach can help when someone needs space to process feelings, clarify values, or build self-compassion.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect mood. It uses simple exercises to test unhelpful beliefs and try different actions. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, social anxiety, and stress because it gives clear, practiceable steps.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped before. Decisions about which methods to use are collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Because the profile does not list specific session formats, confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, save travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people choose quieter times or avoid some technical demands, depending on the format offered. Licensed therapists can help tailor sessions to match practical needs and everyday schedules.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Texas, Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, self-esteem, grief, parenting strain, career questions, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe the therapeutic style here?
The approach is warm, direct, and respectful. Sessions focus on listening first and then trying practical steps that fit each person's life.
What background and experience does she bring?
She has three years of clinical experience working with the concerns listed and aims to be an engaged partner in each person’s process.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) and LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) credentials and is based in Texas.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are used?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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