Works with
- Anger
- Relationship issues
How Shunda works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Tennessee
- Years in practice
- 4
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Shunda
Dr. Shunda McCoy helps people who are struggling with relationship problems, stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. She is a licensed clinical social worker in Tennessee and aims to make the first steps toward help feel straightforward and manageable.
Her style is warm and collaborative. She listens first, then works with each person to set small, realistic goals. Sessions focus on practical ways to notice patterns, change unhelpful thoughts, and try new behaviors between meetings.
Background and approach
Dr. McCoy uses a mix of approaches to match what a person needs. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to follow the client's lead and build trust.
She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and adjust the thoughts and actions that keep problems going. She pays attention to relationship patterns and uses the Gottman Method to address communication and connection where needed. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy help when someone wants clear next steps and motivation to change.
Across sessions she emphasizes self-love, life purpose, and concrete skills for coping. The goal is to build tools that fit day-to-day life, not just talk about feelings. Her practice is aimed at steady progress through focused, compassionate work.
What Shunda works with
Everything Shunda lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Shunda's practice.
- Relationship issues
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Infidelity
- Life purpose
- Self-love
Approaches Shunda lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Gottman Method
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and following the person's priorities. In online sessions this means the therapist asks open questions, reflects what she hears, and helps people name what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Online CBT often uses brief exercises and homework that can be practiced between video or phone appointments.Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences in early sessions and suggest methods that fit those aims. Together they will try approaches and adjust the plan based on what helps most.
Using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging makes therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for detailed work. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging work well for quick check-ins, brief problem-solving, or keeping momentum between longer sessions. These options help people fit therapy into busy schedules and different daily routines.
Questions people ask about Shunda
What concerns does this therapist address?
She supports people with relationship issues, stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include infidelity, life purpose, and self-love.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She takes a warm, collaborative approach that starts with listening and setting small goals. Sessions focus on practical skills and steps people can use between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has four years of clinical experience working with adults on personal and relationship concerns. That experience informs a pragmatic, person-centered way of working.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed in Tennessee. Her practice is based in Tennessee.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She meets with people via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow for shorter check-ins or longer conversations depending on need.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.