- Person-centered care
- CBT tools
- Focus on practical steps
About Jolanda
Jolanda Forbes-Sheppard is a LICSW, LCSW who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, and big life changes. She supports people wrestling with relationship concerns, low self-esteem, grief, and career uncertainty. Her work also covers compassion fatigue and challenges like social anxiety and communication problems.
She uses a straightforward, person-centered style. Sessions focus on what matters most to the client and on practical steps they can try between appointments. Jolanda listens for each person’s values and priorities, then tailors conversations and exercises to fit their goals.
Jolanda blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. That mix lets her hold a warm, accepting space while also offering tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She helps people notice patterns, practice new ways of responding, and track small changes over time.
Her background includes three years in clinical practice working with adults in Texas. She aims to be culturally responsive and to respect each person’s identity and life story. Her style is direct but compassionate, focusing on clarity and realistic steps.
People who meet with Jolanda can expect a collaborative approach. She works to make goals concrete and manageable, whether the focus is parenting stress, relationships, career questions, or finding more self-compassion. New clients begin by sharing what feels most urgent, and sessions move from there.
How her approaches guide online work
Jolanda practices Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in ways that translate well to talk-based sessions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a nonjudgmental, empathetic stance where the therapist follows the client’s lead and reflects what they bring up. This approach helps when people need understanding, validation, and space to clarify values.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It offers concrete exercises and small homework tasks that can be tracked between sessions, which is useful for managing anxiety, low mood, or communication habits.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Jolanda collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and the issues they want to address. She checks in and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.
The original profile does not specify session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. If you want tools you can practice between meetings, or a supportive space to sort parenting stress, relationships, or career decisions, Jolanda uses these approaches to help set practical goals and track change over time.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Texas, Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Jolanda address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting strain, relationship concerns, self-esteem, and career questions. Additional focuses include communication problems, life purpose, self-love, and social anxiety.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centered and direct. She listens closely, reflects clients' priorities, and uses practical exercises to support change.
What experience does she bring?
She has three years of clinical experience working with adults in Texas and focuses on culturally responsive care.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds AL LICSW and TX LCSW credentials and practices in Texas.
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?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether online or in-person visits are offered.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with Jolanda?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.