I am a licensed clinical social worker in Washington, DC. I have been a licensed social worker for over 15 years. I have worked with clients concerned about a variety of issues including : depression, relationship issues, parenting issues, anxiety, and employment challenges. I have also worked with adults with history or trauma and abuse.
My approach is tailored to your needs and among others may include CBT, EFT, ESFT, and Gestalt Therapy. Through conversation we will develop a plan of action tailored to your needs.
My therapeutic interaction is open, warm, and respectful. I utilize humor coupled with hope in therapy. I recognize, welcome, and celebrate diversity. My professional aim is to equip you with the right tools and confidence to use your skills to live your life to the fullest.
Every new beginning starts with a deep breath and a decision to do differently. When you are ready to take that breath and make that decision, I am here to assist and encourage you.
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, LGBT, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Jealousy, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Paranoia, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexuality, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
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Shamika gives amazing counsel, listens to my concerns, and challenges me at appropriate times. I don’t know what took me so long to start doing therapy, but I am so glad I did. I think I would’ve been a much healthier, calmer, less anxious person if I had started sooner. so thankful for Shika and she has helped me grow as a person and the parent.
Written on Sep 26, 2024 after therapy with Shemica for 2 years on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and parenting issues
Shemica is amazing! She’s helped me to open up about certain things that other people have not been able to help me with. I feel more open and connected with my life as a result. Thank you!
Written on Feb 24, 2024 after therapy with Shemica for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
I’ve only been meeting with Shemica for a short time, but I feel like we’ve been meeting for much longer! Shemica is warm, a careful listener, and enthusiastic about me and my personal growth. I’m so glad I was connected to her.
Written on Jan 25, 2024 after therapy with Shemica for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Outstanding !!!
Written on Jan 05, 2024 after therapy with Shemica for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Shemica has been my therapist for about 2 years now. She makes it fun, while also helping me in tremendous ways. I am a totally different and more confident person now since meeting her.
Written on Dec 24, 2023 after therapy with Shemica for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
Shemica is kind, empathetic, and a great listener. I always feel supported when speaking with her.
Written on Oct 11, 2023 after therapy with Shemica for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and compassion fatigue
Seminar has been very helpful with reinforcing good behaviors and redirecting me when IlI need to be reminded how imprtant my self care is to making progress.
Written on Jul 12, 2023 after therapy with Shemica for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Shemica has been so instrumental is supporting me through some really difficult experiences in the most gentle and empowering way. I am beyond grateful for the way in which she guides me to the knowing I need to make the next right choice and have grace for myself in the process. Her approach is so authentic and her energy is something that I channel even when not in session.
Written on Jul 07, 2023 after therapy with Shemica for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
Dr. Shemica GETS IT, and she understands me. She understands my goals and is helping me work to attain them. I’m so grateful!
Written on Jun 23, 2023 after therapy with Shemica for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
amazing - in just 2 sessions she totally "got me" I have so much Hope now - what a blessing for me too have been matched with her. thank you
Written on Jun 12, 2023 after therapy with Shemica for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse
Shemica Cole is so helpful and kind!
Written on Jun 12, 2023 after therapy with Shemica for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, career difficulties, and coaching
Shemica is AMAZING!!! Professional and authentically human, she is excessively skilled at listening, providing excellent perspective, and guidance on how to help you help yourself. Shemica is a gift to this planet! ❤️!
Written on May 25, 2023 after therapy with Shemica for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
She understands where my mental health is and listens and gives me advice that meets my needs. I am really enjoying having her as my provider.
Written on May 11, 2023 after therapy with Shemica for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder
Shemica is the right fit for me. I need someone that’s pretty direct and I get a lot out of our interactions… she’s not afraid to tell me what I need to hear and always has a different perspective that I appreciate!
Written on May 09, 2023 after therapy with Shemica for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Shemica has been great to work with. Her matter of fact approach is exactly the style I like and need. Very nurturing in her approach, yet firm, and I like the level of accountability she had provided me during our sessions.
Written on Jan 02, 2023 after therapy with Shemica for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, and self esteem
Shemica has been absolutely wonderful!
Written on Nov 27, 2022 after therapy with Shemica for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I was matched with Shemica for my first time using BetterHelp and I am so happy with the sessions we have had. She is a very positive and encouraging person to speak with, highly recommend!!
Written on Oct 29, 2022 after therapy with Shemica for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Shemica is amazing! Her ability to connect with others and intuitively provide helpful advice, guidance and making you feel seen, heard and understood is far more than what I could ask for from a therapist. Shemica is a gem and I’m grateful to have her as a therapist. She just gets it!
Written on Oct 24, 2022 after therapy with Shemica for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Shemica is great! I wish Better help would offer 60-90minutes sessions, however. And getting a hold of any leadership of BetterHelp to discuss this seems next to impossible.
Written on Aug 21, 2022 after therapy with Shemica for 5 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
Shemica is a warm and kind professional with a lovely sense of humor that keeps sessions moving in a positive light :) She has been a huge help in shifting my perspective around life and improving my relationship with myself.
Written on Aug 13, 2022 after therapy with Shemica for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Amazing!
Written on Aug 11, 2022 after therapy with Shemica for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She’s a great help to my problems. I need a person like her who’s a great listener and can give professional help
Written on Aug 03, 2022 after therapy with Shemica for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and addictions
Shemica, has been the listening ear and guiding hand that I really needed. I really appreciate her help and support.
Written on Jul 25, 2022 after therapy with Shemica for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
For my first time in therapy, Shemica has completely exceeded my expectations!
Written on Jun 22, 2022 after therapy with Shemica for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Shemica is the absolute best. I love working with her. It's been easy to form a connection, she has helped me learn some great coping skills for some of the issues I struggle with. She is so real and authentic, I look forward to every session with her. I greatly appreciate everything that she does.
Honestly, I cannot recommend Shemica on Better Help enough. It has been so convenient and helpful to schedule or reschedule my video live sessions with her. She is true to herself and encourages you to be true to yourself. When she says she appreciates diversity, she means it! As I am working through gender dysphoria right now.
Shemica helps you take things one step at a time. As I struggle with anxiety and worrying over my worries, she helps bring you back to focus on one issue/thing at a time. She helps open up your perspective and get you out of your tunnel vision.
Shemica is one of my favorite people to interact with. It can be so hard to find a good therapist, someone who actually cares about you, is genuine, and shares/respects your values. I recommend Shemica 100,000 percent.
Written on Jun 16, 2022 after therapy with Shemica for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and coaching
Shemica is a wonderful therapist who listens and provides a lot of wisdom and joy for me in our sessions. She has been a huge help and I look forward to our sessions each week.
Written on May 27, 2022 after therapy with Shemica for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She is real and cool.
Written on Apr 28, 2022 after therapy with Shemica for 1 month on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Shemica is wonderful, and has been very helpful to me right from the beginning of our first session. I appreciate her and am already using her advice regularly!
Written on Apr 26, 2022 after therapy with Shemica for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and coaching
Wonderful human being. She takes such great & detailed care of me!
Written on Apr 13, 2022 after therapy with Shemica for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
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