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Shaneka Boles

Therapist · Mississippi

Shaneka Boles

LPC

Compassionate support for grief and life change

  • 8 years' experience
  • Based in Mississippi
  • Sessions online
  • Speaks English
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  • Client-centered care
  • CBT strategies
  • EMDR options

About Shaneka

Shaneka Boles, LPC, helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and relationship concerns. She guides clients through life changes, parenting struggles, anger, and issues with self-esteem. Her work includes support for trauma, bipolar symptoms, and ending-of-life concerns. Shaneka aims to make the first step feel possible and less overwhelming.

She uses a calm, straightforward manner in sessions and focuses on listening first. Conversations center on what matters most to the client and on practical steps they can try between meetings. Many people find this approach useful for coping after loss, navigating difficult conversations, or managing strong emotions.

Her practice combines client-centered conversations with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and EMDR when appropriate. That means sessions can include talking through current problems, identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, and using structured methods to address traumatic memories. Shaneka adapts the tools to the pace each person needs.

Over eight years she has worked with people from different backgrounds in Mississippi. Her LPC credential stands for Licensed Professional Counselor and indicates professional clinical training. She offers help in English and also accepts international clients when arrangements allow.

People who choose to work with Shaneka fill out a brief questionnaire and then schedule sessions that fit their needs. She emphasizes steady progress and real-world skills so clients can handle stress, restore routine, and find more balance in day-to-day life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBlended family issuesCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Experience

8+ years

Credentials

Mississippi

Languages

English

How her approaches fit into online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person rather than labels. It involves listening closely, reflecting what the client says, and helping them find their own solutions. This approach supports people dealing with grief, life transitions, and relationship concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior. Sessions often include identifying unhelpful thought patterns and practicing new ways of responding. CBT tools can help with anxiety, depression, and stress management.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, known as EMDR, is a method used to reduce the impact of traumatic memories. When used, it pairs focused recall with specific bilateral stimulation to help process distressing experiences over time.

Finding the right approach is a joint process. Shaneka will talk with clients about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. She tailors methods to the individual so therapy fits the person's needs and pace.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit care into a busy life. It can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a break, and make it simpler to keep appointments from different locations. The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm which formats are offered before booking to match scheduling and technical needs.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Shaneka address?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, bipolar symptoms, relationship and parenting challenges, anger, and self-esteem struggles.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is direct and listening-focused. She creates space to talk without judgment and works with clients on practical steps they can try between sessions.

What background and experience does she bring?

Shaneka has eight years of professional experience in clinical settings and a record of helping people manage life transitions, grief, and trauma-related concerns.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She holds an MS and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English, and she can work with international clients when arrangements allow.

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does pricing and payment work?

Cost varies with location and therapist scheduling; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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