Josette Shine
LCPC, 8 years of experience
About me
I am a holistic and culturally sensitive therapist (and Reiki Practitioner) with over seven years of experience specializing in trauma-informed care. As an EMDR therapist, I am passionate about helping individuals navigate and heal from complex emotional and psychological challenges. I use a variety of therapeutic modalities tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. My approach includes EMDR Therapy, CBT, DBT, and Psychodynamic Therapy. I am also IFS informed, which helps me provide a well-rounded and integrative treatment experience. I have a particular focus on working with survivors of abuse (Domestic, incestual, sexual, physical, etc). Additionally, I support clients dealing with PTSD, C-PTSD, dissociative disorders, anxiety, mood disorders, depression, and women’s issues. My goal is to create a safe, empathetic environment where clients can explore their struggles and work towards meaningful healing and growth. Staying current with the latest developments in psychotherapy and trauma care is important to me, as I believe it’s essential for providing effective and evidence-based treatment. I am committed to empowering my clients on their journey, facilitating their transformation, and supporting their path to a more fulfilling life.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Our first two sessions will usually focus on the intake. During these sessions I will gather information about you and your background while leaving room for you to ask questions or discuss more prominent issues you may have been wanting to get off your chest. During the first two sessions we will also develop goals for therapy. In follow-up sessions we will continue getting to know each other and begin working on goals. Because everyone's situation is unique, the take-away will be different based on many factors. At the very least I hope clients can leave the session feeling heard, safe, and even a little better after discussing problems that have been on their mind. My goal is to also provide clients with tools and skills they can use every day to help manage mood and symptoms.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I believe my biggest strength is helping people build a more loving relationship with themselves. This is such an important factor because the way you feel about yourself can help you develop a more positive perspective about everything else around you. This can be challenging but necessary.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
At this time I primarily work with individuals ages 18-75.
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My treatment methods
EMDR
After a thorough assessment and prep work, I may suggest starting EMDR therapy. I have been an EMDR therapist since October 2021 and have advanced training in this modality; I am in the process of certification. This is a procedural therapy that follows specific steps and requires commitment when starting. EMDR therapy is not traditional talk therapy so it is recommended to make time in your schedule for additional sessions with myself or another provider for talk therapy.
Somatic
I am currently in training to become a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. I incorporate somatic practices in session to assist clients with understanding their own nervous system and how it operates. In addition to psychoeducation, there is guidance to promote nervous system repair through a series of exercises.
Daialectical Behavior (DBT)
DBT is used as apart of my eclectic approach to therapy. There are many tools/techniques I take from this style of therapy to incorporate it in sessions.