Licensed clinical social worker recordOklahoma
Shavondria "Vonda" Jacobs, LCSW, CSW
Oklahoma
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW, CSW
- Licensed in Colorado
- LCSW, licence CSW.09924993
- Licensed in Oklahoma
- LCSW, licence 8804
- Licensed in Oregon
- LCSW, licence L14938
- NPI
- 1336564046
- Experience
- 6 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Oklahoma
These details come from information Shavondria 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
- ACT methods
- CBT strategies
- EMDR for trauma
About Shavondria
Shavondria "Vonda" Jacobs is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Colorado with six years of practice experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, career concerns, depression, trauma and abuse, and major life changes. Her work also addresses aging and geriatric issues, caregiver strain, cancer-related concerns, and postpartum depression.
Vonda uses clear, practical conversation to identify what matters most to each person. She draws on approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to address thoughts, behaviors, and values. She also uses EMDR tools when trauma memories are central to the problem.
Sessions focus on concrete steps people can try between meetings. That may include small behavior changes, experiments to test new thinking, or brief skills practice for managing stress and mood. Motivational Interviewing and solution-focused techniques help set short-term goals and sustain momentum.
She keeps sessions direct and interactive, asking questions and offering straightforward options rather than long lectures. People can expect a practical plan and periodic check-ins about progress and next steps.
Vonda works from a social work perspective that attends to life context, including work and family responsibilities, cultural background, and caregiving roles. She offers services in English and is licensed in Colorado; international clients are not accepted. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
BHow sessions work
How her therapeutic methods translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions that fit their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and life-direction questions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to change patterns that maintain distress. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and coping skills. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) addresses distressing memories by combining focused recall with guided bilateral stimulation; it is used when trauma memories are a central concern.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and help pick methods that fit the person’s situation. That collaborative process means plans can be adjusted as progress and needs become clearer.
Session formats are not listed explicitly in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - shorter check-ins during a lunch break, sessions without travel time, or meetings when getting out is difficult. These practical benefits help people maintain steady progress while juggling work, caregiving, and other obligations.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Colorado, Oklahoma, Oregon
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, career questions, depression, trauma and coping with life changes.
What is her approach in sessions?
Her style is practical and interactive. She uses goal-focused conversation, behavioral experiments, and short skills practice to address everyday problems.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience working as a psych counselor and life coach and now practices as an LCSW.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Colorado and provides services from Oklahoma as listed on her profile.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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