- Strengths focused
- Career and life transitions
- Money concerns supported
About Shadae
Shadae Cardoza is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) working in the District of Columbia. She focuses on practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, career struggles, and low self-esteem. She also helps with family conflict and major life changes. Shadae emphasizes clients' strengths and encourages steps toward a more fulfilling life.
Shadae frames sessions around what each person brings and what they want to change. She treats the client as the expert on their own story and offers guidance that fits real life. Conversations aim to build confidence, improve communication, and reduce daily overwhelm.
Over eight years of practice have shaped her straightforward style. She helps people set small goals and practice new responses to old problems. Work on career stress often includes identifying values and next steps rather than abstract theories.
Money and financial issues are part of her additional focus areas, and she can help people talk through money-related stress and decision points. She also addresses attachment and abandonment concerns, sexuality, pregnancy and childbirth issues, and workplace strain.
Sessions are conducted in English and Shadae does not work with international clients at this time. To begin, prospective clients use the site's Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.
How therapeutic methods translate to online care
Shadae works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on real-world change. One common approach she uses helps people identify patterns that cause stress and then practice alternative responses; this is useful for anxiety, workplace strain, and communication problems. Another approach centers on strengthening attachment and relationships by improving how people express needs and set boundaries; this can help with abandonment worries and family conflict.Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences and try different methods to see what fits. Clients and the therapist work together to adjust strategies as progress is made and circumstances change.
If you plan to try online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified in her biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let someone maintain continuity of care while managing work or family obligations. Ask about available session formats when you schedule to find what works best for your routine.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, family conflict, self-esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
Shadae uses a practical, strengths-based approach that treats the client as the expert on their story and focuses on small, achievable steps.
How much professional experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working with people on a range of concerns including workplace issues and communication problems.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and practices in the District of Columbia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.