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About Shakea
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW) in North Dakota and Kansas with 14 years of experience. Shakea Roper practices in Missouri and focuses on mood and stress-related concerns using practical, evidence-based methods. She works with issues such as anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, grief, addiction, trauma, relationship and family stress, and self-esteem struggles.
Roper draws on straightforward, client-centered work. She listens, asks direct questions, and helps people identify small, usable steps to change. Sessions often include checking how thoughts affect mood, trying new coping skills, and setting short-term goals that fit everyday life.
Her background includes years of hands-on experience navigating parenting, work, and community challenges. That practical experience informs how she talks about routines, boundaries, and managing overwhelming days. She aims to help people break patterns that keep problems repeating.
Therapeutic tools commonly used include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Roper uses these methods to reduce intense emotions, improve communication, and support behavior changes tied to substance use or compulsive patterns.
People who work with her can expect active collaboration. She checks what is or isn’t working and adjusts the plan when needed. The focus is on clear, doable strategies that can be practiced between sessions.
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients should complete the site questionnaire and schedule a first session to begin the matching and onboarding process.
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How her methods translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the client. It emphasizes the client’s perspective and supports self-directed problem solving, which can help with feelings of emptiness, low self-worth, and relationship struggles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses structured exercises and skill practice to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and address panic or racing thoughts. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. It is often used when strong emotions or impulsive behavior make daily life harder. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods to try first, and will adjust the plan based on progress, preferences, and goals. This collaborative stance helps shape what each session focuses on and which skills are practiced between sessions. Confirm the current session formats before booking, since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people use visual or written tools during a session and practice skills in or around daily routines. Ask about specific options when you complete the questionnaire so sessions can be set up to match your schedule and practical needs.Sheet 3
Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Kansas, Missouri, North Dakota, Utah, Pennsylvania, Nevada
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, bipolar and depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, ADHD, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and related relationship and family issues.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her approach is active and direct. She listens, challenges unhelpful thoughts, and focuses on practical steps clients can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience working with people on mood disorders, anxiety, addiction, and family-related concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds LCSW and LSCSW credentials with ND LCSW and KS LSCSW noted, and practices in Missouri.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to start the process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.