Shiquita finds delight in witnessing every clients growth, no matter how big or small and specializes in working with preteens & teenagers.
Shiquita finds delight in witnessing every clients growth, no matter how big or small and specializes in working with preteens & teenagers.
Shiquita surpasses issues with treatment regardless of the stigma surrounding mental illness and treatment. She appreciates being able to connect and understand those who feel misunderstood and disconnected from most.
Explore small things and big things. Sometimes we never know what is "big" or "small" until we look back at it.
Explore small things and big things. Sometimes we never know what is "big" or "small" until we look back at it.
It's eclectic and personalized. I treat every client as a unique person with unique circumstances.
Together, we address feelings of overwhelm and the struggle to prioritize self-care. By understanding the role of the autonomic nervous system in their emotions and thoughts, we explore triggers and learn effective techniques for feeling better.
Together, we address feelings of overwhelm and the struggle to prioritize self-care. By understanding the role of the autonomic nervous system in their emotions and thoughts, we explore triggers and learn effective techniques for feeling better.
I incorporate principles of the polyvagal theory that shows how the nervous system plays a big role in what we are feeling both physically and emotionally and how to keep ourselves from getting stuck in the fight or flight or freeze state.
Focus on the area of dysfunction occurring in your life. This may include family-of-origin concerns, cultural issues, existential issues, work concerns, relationship issues, habits, and the manner in which you relate to other people in your life.
Focus on the area of dysfunction occurring in your life. This may include family-of-origin concerns, cultural issues, existential issues, work concerns, relationship issues, habits, and the manner in which you relate to other people in your life.
I am naturally very curious about the clients I work with. I spend time getting to know you, your background, your experiences, and the manner in which life has become problematic for you.
My expertise includes mood disorders, depression, addictions, relationships issues, eating disorders, anxiety and panic symptoms. In addition to being a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, I am also a certified Substance Abuse Professional (SAP).
My expertise includes mood disorders, depression, addictions, relationships issues, eating disorders, anxiety and panic symptoms. In addition to being a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, I am also a certified Substance Abuse Professional (SAP).
With over 15 years of experience as a Psychologist, I have an eclectic approach to treatment, but tend to draw from relational and cognitive behavioral approaches in order to design a specialized treatment plan based on your unique needs.