Licensed clinical social worker recordDistrict of Columbia
Shadae Cardoza, LICSW, LCSW
District of Columbia
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and career
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- Credentials
- LICSW, LCSW
- Licensed in District of Columbia
- LICSW, licence LC200001448
- Licensed in Virginia
- LCSW, licence 0904017414
- NPI
- 1720841448
- Experience
- 8 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- District of Columbia
These details come from information Shadae supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Career and workplace
- Family concerns
About Shadae
Shadae Cardoza is a licensed clinical social worker in the District of Columbia with eight years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, family concerns, low self-esteem, career challenges, and coping with life changes. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals rather than abstract talk.
Shadae helps people clarify what matters to them and identify the next manageable steps. She listens for patterns around attachment, abandonment fears, communication breakdowns, and workplace struggles. Conversations often include concrete strategies for handling money worries, career decisions, pregnancy and childbirth transitions, and questions about sexuality and self-love.
Her approach centers on recognizing existing strengths and applying them to current problems. In sessions she helps clients set short-term goals, practice new ways of talking about difficult topics, and test small behavioral changes between meetings. This is a hands-on style that links daily life to the work done in session.
Shadae also addresses life purpose and motivation when those issues are connected to stress or career concerns. She supports people through relationship-related challenges without positioning herself as an authority on anyone's story; instead she helps clients make sense of patterns and try different ways forward.
People who meet with her can expect direct, plain language and a focus on realistic, day-to-day coping. The emphasis is on workable changes that fit into existing routines and responsibilities.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Shadae works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that translate into practical online work. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful patterns in thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with concrete alternatives; this helps with anxiety, low mood, and stress-related problems. Another approach centers on attachment and relationship patterns, helping people notice how early experiences shape current communication and closeness issues. Choosing the right approach is part of the collaboration. She will talk with clients about their goals, daily routines, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as needed based on progress and feedback. Confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets conversations link directly to everyday life, so homework and real-world practice are simple to arrange without changing existing responsibilities.CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
District of Columbia, Virginia
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, family concerns, self-esteem, career issues, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include attachment and communication problems, money worries, pregnancy and childbirth, sexuality, and women's issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques and focuses on clear goals and small steps. Sessions emphasize applying strengths to everyday challenges.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working with these concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and is licensed in the District of Columbia as a LICSW and in Virginia as an LCSW.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen location.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers