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Shamona McFadden, LMHC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Shamona is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Shamona. View 30 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Florida

Recent reviews

Shamona asks a lot of questions to give you an honest and helpful response every time.

Reviewed September 2024

I've been working with Shamona for 7 months and I can't recommend her highly enough. She is an excellent therapist who listens attentively and makes you feel completely at ease. Her techniques are incredibly effective, and thanks to her, my outlook on life has transformed. I've gained a much better sense of self-awareness and overall well-being. If you're looking for a compassionate and skilled therapist, Shamona is the one to see. Highly recommend!

Reviewed August 2024

More about Shamona

  • 13 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMHC

I applaud you on taking the first steps to address your mental and physical health. Seeking counseling is a major step in pursuing the life you desire. With over twelve years of experience in providing therapeutic interventions and consulting, I aim to provide guidance in areas where stagnation or obstacles hinder clients from performing at a certain level of normalcy.

My counseling style is more of "let's have a conversation." I am a bit intrusive, pushing beyond the "one word" responses to delve deeper into the nature of concern. Notice I always say concern or issue and not problem for we are not trying to "solve problems" but address arising worries. Describing me is authenticity, honesty, a sense of humor, professional and sincere care for my clients.

I believe in a holistic approach to wellness specializing in mental health, relationships, family therapy, fitness/nutrition, and much more. It is imperative for clients to understand they are a part of process included in therapy to not only feel better, but to also maintain a certain level of health through self-care once sessions are completed.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Self esteem Coaching LGBT Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Depression Coping with life changes Antisocial Personality Body image Commitment Issues Communication problems Control issues Divorce and separation Emptiness Fatherhood Issues Impulsivity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Multicultural Concerns Self-love Women's issues Workplace issues Young Adult Issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Shamona McFadden's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780204222.

  • LMHC · Florida · MH17544 · Expires March 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space. Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Shamona McFadden

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

30 reviews

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Shamona asks a lot of questions to give you an honest and helpful response every time.

Reviewed September 2024

I've been working with Shamona for 7 months and I can't recommend her highly enough. She is an excellent therapist who listens attentively and makes you feel completely at ease. Her techniques are incredibly effective, and thanks to her, my outlook on life has transformed. I've gained a much better sense of self-awareness and overall well-being. If you're looking for a compassionate and skilled therapist, Shamona is the one to see. Highly recommend!

Reviewed August 2024

Shamona is amazing! I have learned more about myself in the last few sessions that I have in the years of self-reflection and self-improvement. She listens, asks great questions, and has sound advice; it has been extremely enlightening. I have even lost weight because of her support and help with identifying some things holding me back in other areas of my life. It has been a life changing experience.

Reviewed June 2024

She has been wonderful and I feel I can openly communicate with her.

Reviewed January 2024

This is the first time I feel like therapy actually changed me. I love practical steps that help move me forward, I feel healed!

Reviewed December 2023

Exceptional

Reviewed September 2023

Shamona is an amazing therapist. Genuinely connects with me and helps navigate my challenges.

Reviewed September 2023

We’ve had two calls, and I feel like we’ve made some real progress, and in amazingly a short amount of time. Thank you for what you do.

Reviewed August 2023

Shamona is an amazing resource. Always so bright and positive. Really the highlight of my week to connect with her!

Reviewed June 2023

Shamona is amazing. I’m so grateful and happy to have found her :)

Reviewed March 2023

The best therapist I have ever had ! She puts out fires and ig it’s spirits

Reviewed February 2023

Shamona is great. So grateful we were connected.

Reviewed November 2022

Shamona, Shamona... where to start... she's very refreshing and truly an impressive person. She's incredibly real, very smart and intuitive, and consistently relatable. We were matched very well because she could quickly understand me, but then helped me to see things about how I was being that I wasn't really seeing. She's an incredible listener, but always made time to add something for me to take away and think about until our next session. She always wanted me to win at what I was working through, and never discouraged me from something I was doing. Instead, she'd help me to see how I was being and to think about the situation objectively. I've grown a lot in my relationship with myself, my partner, and my sister during my time with Shamona, and am so grateful we were paired. She has created an open door for me whenever I need to talk, and knowing that's out there is incredibly comforting and strengthening.

Reviewed November 2022

I'm very thankful for her. She has helped me through my moms passing

Reviewed September 2022

I have worked with Shamona for almost 2 years and it has been worth it. I have seen my growth since our first meeting. She has pushed me with a variety of exercises and continues to support me.

Reviewed July 2022

Shamona has helped me find myself again after struggling through the loss of my job which in turn took my identity. She helped me navigate life again and I’m truly appreciative.

Reviewed June 2022

She is a great listener and helps me to reorient my perspective, as well as suggesting helpful tools to work through the challenges I am facing.

Reviewed June 2022

Ms. Shamona is wonderful! She is patient she digs deep into issues and she also lets you go at your pace. She forces you to recognize patterns but also allows you to feel comfortable and secure with your journey. She gives tips and consoles as well as encourages that little steps are steps in the right direction for you regardless of how it may seem. Healing is not linear and she is there for when it isn’t and recognizes you when you’ve done the work. I am very grateful I found someone like her that doesn’t look at me as broken but someone that needs the guidance to figure it out within your time. Thank you and look forward to our sessions everytime.

Reviewed June 2022

Shamona is so wonderful, kind, relatable, and knowledgeable in many areas that I have found so helpful! I love that she takes the time to truest listen and put thought and effort into a solution that works for everyone involved!

Reviewed June 2022

Shamona is deeply committed to her clients. I feel challenged and respected by her and it's such a pleasure to have found a therapist with whom I have an alliance !

Reviewed February 2022

Shamona is great!!

Reviewed January 2022

Shamona is a blessing . I have been to multiple therapists before, and she is the one I can say has been the most helpful. She makes me feel comfortable because she talks in a way that is common to me, it isn't so straightforward and serious, but truly is like talking to a friend, which makes conversing so much eaiser because I truly am at ease. I love the way she pushes me to go further and dig deeper. It isn't easy, but it is worth it. Since working with her I feel like I am more mindful of myself. She gives me things to work on outside of our session which I also really like. It gives me something to practice on and I never really had that with other therapists. I really do love her, and I plan to continue with her for as long as possible. She really is such a positive in my life, although I get nervous, because of my own issues, I truly deep down look forward to our sessions every week. Not only is she helping me work through my own issues, but she also is helping me become better in life in general and I am so thankful for that. For once in a long time, I feel like a I can take a breath of fresh air. She truly is amazing at what she does and is one of a kind. She writes things down during our sessions, she remembers little details that I tell her, like my birthday party etc. I am truly grateful for her and I wish there were more therapists like her, because anyone struggling or just looking for improvement on themselves truly deserves a therapist like her.

Reviewed January 2022

Shamona is excellent.

Reviewed November 2021

I worked with Shamona for a brief time, but I immediately felt connected and guided by her. She helped me work through a very stressful time in my life while also identifying areas I could improve myself. I love her honest, her encouragement, and her overall warmth as a person. I would love to work with her again in the near future.

Reviewed August 2021

Shamona has been a godsend for me! She is professional and very compassionate!! She really listens and gets down the root cause of how you’re feeling and gives such helpful insight! I strongly recommend her as a therapist because after working with her for 6 months, I can definitely see a huge improvement in my mental health!!

Reviewed March 2021

Shamona is an amazing listener; not only is she funny and personable, she makes me feel so heard and understood and she guided me through my first experience with therapy. Can’t recommend her enough!!

Reviewed March 2021

Hands down the best therapist I've found. She takes on a very active role and in just a few sessions, she challenged me to dig deeper and start to find healing. She's also very validating and you can tell she cares about her what she does. When I'm ready to resume counseling, I'll be coming back here. 10/10 would recommend.

Reviewed December 2020

I greatly appreciate Shamona. She came at a great time in a my life when things were and still are chaotic. She has helped set healthy habits and goals in order to heal.

Reviewed December 2020

Very friendly , Easy to talk to

Reviewed November 2020

She is very caring and thoughtful. Always checks in on me and validated my feelings while helping me identify ways to cope.

Reviewed November 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Shamona McFadden offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Shamona McFadden works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Shamona McFadden speak?

Shamona McFadden speaks English.

How many years of experience does Shamona McFadden have?

Shamona McFadden has 13 years of experience.

Where is Shamona McFadden licensed to practice?

Shamona McFadden is licensed to practice in Florida.

Does Shamona McFadden accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Shamona McFadden does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Shamona McFadden offer?

Shamona McFadden offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Shamona McFadden?

Shamona McFadden can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Shamona McFadden?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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