We will identify how past experiences influence your current thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. We will explore what areas of your life are most difficult and create goals. We will develop tangible skills and strategies to help you heal.
We will identify how past experiences influence your current thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. We will explore what areas of your life are most difficult and create goals. We will develop tangible skills and strategies to help you heal.
I used a trauma-informed collaborative approach to healing. I use a combination of DBT, ACT, IFS, and Psychodynamic approaches. I show up as my genuine and authentic self and strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space for all individuals.
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.
Your good days, your bad days, your even worst days... and all of the ordinary days in between, let's chat about them. Life is hard, being a human can be really hard - but we don't always need to be suffering. Let's work together to better your days
Your good days, your bad days, your even worst days... and all of the ordinary days in between, let's chat about them. Life is hard, being a human can be really hard - but we don't always need to be suffering. Let's work together to better your days
You will feel safe, comfortable and heard when you are in session. Not all sessions will be easy, I know that this is hard for you - but before you know it, you'll find yourself smiling more often than before. I am here to support AND challenge you!
Together we will work on identifying the roots of traumas or maladaptive patterns, identifying and recognizing our own triggers, regulating our nervous system, and re-writing negative narratives that have held us back in creating a life we deserve.
Together we will work on identifying the roots of traumas or maladaptive patterns, identifying and recognizing our own triggers, regulating our nervous system, and re-writing negative narratives that have held us back in creating a life we deserve.
Working with me looks like honest, direct, and compassionate communication to establish a collaborative working partnership. I value the therapeutic relationship and believe it is the foundation for all the work we engage in together.
Work collaboratively to ensure that within the safety of our therapeutic relationship, you will increase your insight and understanding, overcome obstacles and life challenges, and realize your worth and potential.
Work collaboratively to ensure that within the safety of our therapeutic relationship, you will increase your insight and understanding, overcome obstacles and life challenges, and realize your worth and potential.
I practice using evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Reality Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution-focused Therapy, and insight-oriented and client-centered therapies.