About Shunda
Dr. Shunda McCoy focuses on relationship struggles, stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She also helps people dealing with infidelity, questions about life purpose, and building self-love.
She is a Tennessee licensed clinical social worker and brings a steady, compassionate presence to sessions. Her style is warm and collaborative. She listens first and helps people name what matters most.
Conversations are practical and goal-focused, with strategies you can try between sessions.
How Shunda works
Dr. McCoy uses a mix of approaches to fit each person's needs. She draws on client-centered work to follow the client's lead and build trust.
Cognitive behavioral ideas are used to spot thought patterns that feed anxiety or low self-esteem. The Gottman Method informs work around relationship communication and rebuilding trust after infidelity. Motivational interviewing helps when people feel stuck or unsure about change.
Solution-focused techniques keep work short-term and action-oriented when that fits the goal. Sessions are paced to match each person's readiness and comfort. In practice she aims to help people leave sessions with clearer next steps.
She supports practical behavior changes, improved communication habits, and small shifts in self-talk. Her goal is steady progress toward more satisfying relationships and a clearer sense of purpose.
Shunda lists 5 ways of working on the entry:
What Shunda works with
The areas below are the ones Shunda selected when setting up a profile. The first one is listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Relationship issues
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Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 4 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Tennessee |
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Therapeutic approaches and online care
Dr. McCoy blends client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques to guide online sessions. Client-centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's lead so the conversation feels respectful and relevant. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with more useful ways of thinking to reduce anxiety and low self-esteem.She also uses parts of the Gottman Method for relationship work, helping people improve communication and repair trust after conflicts or infidelity. Together these approaches give both a space to be heard and concrete skills to practice between sessions. The therapist and client decide collaboratively which approach best fits the current goal and adjust over time as needs change.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video works well for deeper conversations and nonverbal cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text let people send updates, try quick coping strategies, or check in between appointments. These options help therapy fit into busy schedules and different comfort levels.
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