- Years in practice
- 8
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Mississippi
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Grief
- Focus
- Bipolar disorder
About Shaneka
Shaneka Boles is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, parenting concerns, and relationship struggles. She speaks plainly and focuses on practical next steps so worried parents can read and act without feeling overwhelmed. Shaneka works with people who are coping with big life changes, anger, low self-esteem, or the challenges of bipolar disorder.
Her approach centers on listening first. She aims to build an accepting space where clients can share feelings without judgment.
Background and approach
Together they set clear goals and try small, doable strategies that fit daily life. Shaneka uses methods from client-centered therapy to stay grounded in each person’s needs. She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at how thoughts and behaviors link to feelings.
For people affected by traumatic memories, she incorporates EMDR techniques when appropriate. Across eight years of practice she has worked in settings that address relationship problems, attachment issues, blended family stress, and separation or divorce concerns. She also supports people dealing with domestic violence, impulsivity, isolation, or end-of-life caregiving stress.
Shaneka is based in Mississippi and conducts sessions in English. She guides people through the first steps of getting help and stays focused on realistic change. Her style is empathetic, direct, and rooted in practical skills.
What Shaneka works with
Everything Shaneka lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Shaneka helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Shaneka lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches and online care that fit your life
Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person’s experience. The therapist listens with empathy and follows the client’s pace to help clarify goals and priorities. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. EMDR addresses distressing memories and the way they affect day-to-day functioning for people who have experienced trauma.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and comfort level and may combine techniques as appropriate. That teamwork shapes what happens in sessions and the small steps clients try between meetings.
Online therapy offers flexibility for busy lives. Video calls let people work face-to-face from different locations, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging makes brief check-ins or ongoing support possible without scheduling a full session. These options help people fit counseling into parenting schedules, work breaks, or other daily routines while still using the therapist's clinical approaches.
Questions people ask about Shaneka
What concerns does Shaneka help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, parenting challenges, relationship issues, anger, and self-esteem concerns, among other areas.
What is Shaneka's therapeutic style?
Her style is empathetic and straightforward. She listens closely, sets clear goals, and focuses on practical steps clients can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working with a range of concerns, including attachment issues, blended family stress, and coping with life changes.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds a Master of Science and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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