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Shakea Roper, LCSW, LSCSW

Practical, compassionate care for lasting change
  • Evidence-based methods
  • Collaborative treatment plans
  • Flexible online options

About Shakea Roper

Shakea Roper is a licensed social worker with 14 years of professional experience supporting people through challenges such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, addictions, and relationship difficulties. She holds dual credentials - LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and LSCSW (Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker) - and brings an empathic, practical approach to treatment that centers the client's goals and strengths.

Working from a foundation of evidence-based methods, Shakea draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to tailor care to each person's needs. Her work focuses on helping clients build coping skills, manage mood and stress, address family and relationship concerns, and navigate life transitions with greater clarity and resilience.

Shakea provides therapy in English and offers flexible session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit varied schedules and preferences. She emphasizes collaboration - listening closely, identifying practical strategies, and adjusting the plan if something is not working - so clients move toward meaningful, sustainable change.

Clients seeking support for issues like grief, ADHD, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, blended family dynamics, codependency, or substance use will find a clinician who integrates compassion with direct, actionable guidance to help them progress.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

Blended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Shakea Roper have?

Shakea Roper has 14 years of experience.

Is Shakea Roper a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds these credentials: LCSW, LSCSW. License details: ND LCSW 6218, KS LSCSW LSCSW 05430.

In which languages does Shakea Roper provide therapy?

Shakea provides therapy in English.

Where is Shakea Roper located?

Shakea Roper is located in Missouri.

How can I work with Shakea Roper as my therapist?

You can work with Shakea through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Shakea Roper work with international clients?

Shakea Roper does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Shakea Roper cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Shakea uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; this approach is practical and often useful for anxiety, depression, and mood regulation. She also integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills, which can be helpful for intense emotions and relationship challenges. In addition, Client-Centered Therapy guides her work by prioritizing the client's perspective, fostering empathy, and building on individual strengths to support personal growth.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Shakea collaborates with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts strategies over time so care remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy with Shakea offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care, access support from home, and use tools that match how someone prefers to communicate with their therapist.

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