Together we will engage in reviewing outcomes by sincerely acknowledging that our personal identities, experiences, and perspectives shape, in both positive and potentially problematic ways, our understanding and interactions with others.
Together we will engage in reviewing outcomes by sincerely acknowledging that our personal identities, experiences, and perspectives shape, in both positive and potentially problematic ways, our understanding and interactions with others.
My style is practical and reality-based meaning that there are plenty of advantageous routes to interact with systems of power, privilege, and oppression. I reflect on these truths in delivering my clinical talks, choosing readings, & assignments.
Every person has the tools to lead a fulfilling life, but those tools are at times temporarily inaccessible due to emotional, situational, and cognitive influences. I want to lead you through the process of identifying such influences removing them.
Every person has the tools to lead a fulfilling life, but those tools are at times temporarily inaccessible due to emotional, situational, and cognitive influences. I want to lead you through the process of identifying such influences removing them.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of Indiana and a National Certified Counselor (NCC) intensively trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I also use a Trauma Focused approach.
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.
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.
Broad themes that I often discuss with clients include boundary work, patterns/roles in life and within relationships, and how the creative process can be included in the therapeutic work.
Broad themes that I often discuss with clients include boundary work, patterns/roles in life and within relationships, and how the creative process can be included in the therapeutic work.
I have a nondirective therapeutic style. I let my clients lead what they want to explore and talk about in session. I include the creative process and art making as an important tool for self expression and explorations of emotions.