Shirelle Wright
I am a BIPOC therapist who is passionate about creating an affirming, inclusive space where clients from diverse backgrounds feel safe, respected, and supported. For 10+ years, I have worked with individuals in the LGBTQ+ community experiencing depression, anxiety, complex PTSD, and adjustment disorders. During this time I have helped navigate life's challenges while building greater self-understanding, resilience, and well-being.
First session
As an affirming therapist building rapport and creating a safe environment is the foundation of my therapeutic approach. Together, we will identify strengths, develop practical coping strategies, and create a path toward greater alignment with your mental health and life goals. I look forward to supporting you on your journey toward healing and growth.
Strengths
My approach is collaborative and trauma-informed for a personalized treatment experience. I provide a space where we can explore the connection between your thoughts, emotions, physical experiences as well as relationships while working toward meaningful change. Whether you're facing a major life transition, processing past trauma, managing anxiety or depression, or seeking a deeper understanding of yourself.
Ideal clients
I have worked with several clients during during my therapy career. I have found that I am a great fit for individuals that identify as LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, first responders, diagnosis of anxiety and depression, young professionals, individuals that are experiencing life transitions, CPTSD. If you are feeling unsure of yourself or your next steps in life, I am here to help support you through that process.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
When using this method I often highlight thought patterns that lead to unhealthy behaviors or dysregulation. We then explore healthy coping skills and ways to reframe negative thoughts patterns and dysregulated behavior.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
When using this method I like to silence the noise inside your body and brain by bring focus to your 5 sense and environment around you. We often internalize emotions and feelings and this teaches to externalize and ground yourself with natural coping skills. Grounding, anchoring, self regulation are all tools to support your mental and emotional wellness.
Trauma-Focused CBT
When using this method I seek to explore situations and experiences that have deeply impacted the way you think, behavior or even see yourself. Trauma manifest in many ways that show up in parent/child relationship, romantic relationships, friendships and even at work. I often explore childhood experiences, attachment, past relationships, and any other experiences that can help inform treatment.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
When using this method I help clients identify areas of disconnect within themselves. Sometimes we look to outside influences to validate or for approval in our lives. We work on self validation, self awareness and self worth. This is done by actively validating identity, using inclusive language, and addressing minority stressors.
Location
Virtual sessions
Identifies as
Black / African American
LGBTQ
Person of Color (POC)
Spiritual but not religious
Woman
Top specialties
Anxiety
LGBTQ
Life Transitions
Other specialties
Depression
Health/Medical Issues
Older Adults
Trauma and PTSD
Serves
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Gender-fluid
Individual Therapy
Man
Non-binary
Transgender
Woman
Doesn't specialize in
Child or Adolescent
Domestic Violence
EMDR
Family Therapy
High Clinical Acuity
Licensed in
MarylandLicense 17933