Rasheda Long , LICSW

Rasheda Long is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Alabama with five years of experience in mental health care. She works with people facing a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, family and intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, career transitions, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. Her additional focus areas include abandonment, autism and Asperger syndrome, control issues, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD), feelings of emptiness, family problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, mood disorders, prejudice and discrimination, self-love, women's issues, and young adult concerns.

Drawing on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), emotionally-focused therapy (EFT), motivational interviewing, and narrative therapy, she tailors support to each person's unique situation. Rasheda emphasizes strengths-based work, believing that everyone has at least one strength to build on, and she partners with clients to apply those strengths toward practical goals. With an empathetic, compassionate, and straightforward approach, she positions clients as the experts on their own lives while serving as a guide and collaborator as they work toward meaningful change. Therapy is conducted in English and focuses on developing coping skills, improving relationships, and clarifying values and purpose.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Rasheda Long

Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and respect, focusing on the client’s own goals and experience while the therapist provides empathy and support to help people find their own solutions; it is useful for building self-awareness and self-acceptance. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) concentrates on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, teaching practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, mood symptoms, and stress. Emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) helps people understand and shift emotional patterns in relationships, which can improve connection, intimacy, and family dynamics.

Finding the right approach is part of the process - Rasheda collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts strategies over time as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps tailor care to what works best for the individual.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to attend sessions around work, family, or other commitments and allow consistent access to licensed professionals and therapists regardless of location within the permitted service area.