Dr. Shalanda Kangethe, LMFT
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Shalanda is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- Great news, Shalanda is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Alabama
More about Shalanda
- 13 years' experience
- Female
- LMFT
Bio
Dr. Shalanda Kangethe, EdD
Born in Los Angeles, California, Dr. Shalanda Kangethe overcame great obstacles growing—experiences that have profoundly influenced her career as a therapist. Specializing in helping individuals identify and explore emotions that obstruct their personal, professional, and spiritual growth, she works extensively with families of origin, childhood trauma, and interpersonal and marital challenges.
With over a decade of experience coaching individuals in business consultation,, Dr. Kangethe's expertise spans across a wide range of client needs, including anxiety, depression, personality disorders, self-harm/suicidal ideation, substance/alcohol use, and developmental disabilities.
She is trained in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), strengths-based approaches, and dual disorders of substance use/mental health. Dr. Kangethe utilizes a spiritual and clairvoyant approach to the therapeutic process, seeing clients as the true experts in their own lives while viewing herself as a guide and mentor along the way. She is known for her authenticity, genuine nature, and use of humor in the therapy process, qualities her clients have come to appreciate.
Dr. Kangethe loves working with children, teens, families, and couples, believing everyone deserves a safe and healing place to work through life's difficulties. She aims to bring families and couples closer together through therapeutic work, fostering fulfilling relationships.
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Dr. Shalanda Kangethe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760732564.
- LMFT · Alabama · A364 · Expires December 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Dr. Shalanda Kangethe offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Dr. Shalanda Kangethe works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Dr. Shalanda Kangethe speak?
Dr. Shalanda Kangethe speaks English.
How many years of experience does Dr. Shalanda Kangethe have?
Dr. Shalanda Kangethe has 13 years of experience.
Where is Dr. Shalanda Kangethe licensed to practice?
Dr. Shalanda Kangethe is licensed to practice in Alabama.
Does Dr. Shalanda Kangethe accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Dr. Shalanda Kangethe accepts clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Dr. Shalanda Kangethe offer?
Dr. Shalanda Kangethe offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Dr. Shalanda Kangethe?
Dr. Shalanda Kangethe can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Dr. Shalanda Kangethe?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.