- Mood disorders
- Family of origin issues
- CBT and DBT methods
About Shakea
Shakea Roper is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW) practicing in Missouri with 14 years of experience. She focuses on mood disorders, anxiety, depression, racing thoughts, and problems that interfere with daily life. Shakea names family of origin issues among her areas of focus and often helps people notice how old family patterns still shape current choices and relationships.
She describes a straightforward, active style in sessions. She listens, asks direct questions, and works with clients to challenge unhelpful thoughts. Practical strategies and short-term skills are common parts of her work so people leave with things to try between sessions.
Shakea draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. She prefers to pick methods that fit the person and to change course if an approach is not helping. That means sessions can include thought work, behavior experiments, emotion regulation skills, and goal-focused planning.
Her background includes personal experience juggling single parenting, work, and family responsibilities. That perspective influences how she talks about resilience, setting boundaries, and repairing patterns that began in childhood. She works with adults on issues such as communication problems, codependency, blended family concerns, addiction, grief, and self-esteem.
Shakea works in Missouri and holds the credentials ND LCSW and KS LSCSW as listed. Sessions are conducted in English. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to see if her approach fits their needs.
How her approaches translate to online work
Shakea commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in practical, skill-focused ways. CBT focuses on identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavior changes to see what helps. DBT teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills that are useful when strong feelings or conflict get in the way of daily life.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She will talk with each person about goals and preferences and propose methods to try. If an approach is not helping, she adjusts the plan collaboratively so sessions stay relevant to immediate needs and longer term targets.
The therapist's profile does not list specific online session types here, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful for fitting therapy into a busy week, shortening travel time, or making it easier to schedule a check-in during a break. Online conversations can focus on practicing CBT exercises, learning DBT skills, and planning experiments to try between sessions, all aimed at creating usable steps that fit everyday life.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Kansas, Missouri, North Dakota, Utah, Pennsylvania, Nevada
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, grief, and related issues such as communication and money problems.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Sessions are active and straightforward. She listens, challenges unhelpful thoughts, and helps clients practice skills between sessions.
How many years has she been practicing?
She has 14 years of professional experience supporting people through mood and life challenges.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds LCSW and LSCSW credentials and practices in Missouri with the credential listings ND LCSW and KS LSCSW provided.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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