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Shavondria "Vonda" Jacobs

Shavondria "Vonda" Jacobs

LCSW, CSW

Oklahoma

Care-focused clinical social worker

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW, CSW
License
LCSW, Colorado / CSW.09924993; LCSW, Oklahoma / 8804; LCSW, Oregon / L14938
Experience
6 years
Languages
English
Location
Oklahoma

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    • Motivational interviewing
    • Practical short-term goals
    • Trauma-informed care

    About Shavondria

    Shavondria "Vonda" Jacobs is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, career uncertainty, depression, trauma, and major life changes. She brings a calm, straightforward presence to sessions and aims to make difficult conversations easier to start.

    With six years of experience, Vonda adapts her approach to each person's needs. She uses Motivational Interviewing to support change talk and build motivation. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try new responses.

    Her style is warm and interactive. She favors practical steps and short-term goals alongside deeper discussion when needed. Sessions tend to focus on what feels most useful now and on skills people can use between visits.

    Vonda also works with issues related to aging and geriatric concerns, caregiving stress, hospice and end-of-life counseling, cancer-related distress, blended family challenges, and multicultural concerns. She has experience supporting people with postpartum depression, veterans and armed forces issues, and post-traumatic stress.

    People who choose her can expect a respectful, nonjudgmental space to talk through choices. She will collaborate on a plan and adjust it as progress is made. Her background as a social worker informs a practical, resource-focused approach to problem solving.

  2. How these approaches translate to online work

    Motivational Interviewing focuses on drawing out a person's own reasons for change and strengthening their motivation. It is useful when someone feels stuck or unsure about taking the next step. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting entangled in them, then make choices based on personal values rather than temporary moods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence one another and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns.

    Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best for their goals and situation. Plans are adjusted over time based on what helps most, and clients are involved in choosing next steps.

    Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions will be held. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let conversations happen from a quiet space that works for the client and make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or medical schedules.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression

    Also works with

    Trauma and abuseCoping with life changes

    Additional focus areas

    Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressEmptinessForgivenessHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    6+ years

    Listed in

    Colorado, Oklahoma, Oregon

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does this therapist help with?

    Vonda supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, career issues, depression, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes. She also addresses areas like caregiver stress, cancer-related concerns, hospice and end-of-life issues, and multicultural challenges.

    How would you describe the therapy style?

    The approach is warm and interactive and focuses on practical steps. Sessions mix short-term goals with deeper conversations when needed to help people make changes.

    What is her background and clinical experience?

    She has six years of experience working as a psych counselor and life coach and has supported clients with depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, and emotional abuse.

    What credentials and region apply to this therapist?

    She holds the credentials LCSW and CSW and practices from Oklahoma.

    In what languages are sessions offered?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can international clients work with this therapist?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How are sessions arranged and what about cost?

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

    How do I start working with this therapist?

    Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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