LMFT, 5 years of experience
Hello there! My name is Shaquil and I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist based in California. I have a passion for helping people navigate their personal journeys and seeing them achieve success throughout the process. In my free time, I enjoy staying active by working out, playing basketball, and going on hikes. I find that keeping my body and mind healthy helps me to better serve my clients. My professional passions include working with individuals and couples to overcome challenges and achieve their goals. I also have a personal interest in meditation and find that incorporating mindfulness techniques into therapy can be incredibly helpful for my clients. As a therapist, I can lend my expertise, resources, and feedback to those looking to overcome challenges and improve their mental health. I am also open to collaboration and learning from others within the community. If you're interested in working with me, I'd love to hear from you. And if there's anything the community can help me with, such as expanding my client network or discovering new methods for self-care, I'm always open to suggestions.
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
As a therapist, I believe that my biggest strengths lie in my ability to connect with my clients, understand their unique challenges, and provide effective solutions tailored to their specific needs. My niche is working with individuals and couples who are struggling with communication issues, relationship conflicts, and mental health concerns. Overall, my biggest strengths as a therapist are my ability to listen, understand, and provide effective solutions tailored to each client's unique needs. I am passionate about helping people overcome their challenges and achieve their goals, and I am committed to providing a safe and supportive environment where my clients can thrive.
Clients needing help Identifying negative thoughts and implementing strategies for healthier thinking
In my therapeutic practice, I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). This approach is centered around helping clients identify and understand the specific thoughts and beliefs that lead to certain emotions and behaviors. By focusing on these patterns, I guide clients in recognizing the connections between their thoughts, feelings, and actions. In our work together, clients learn to pinpoint the exact triggers that contribute to negative emotions and behaviors. This process involves developing insights into how these thoughts influence their emotional responses and subsequent actions. The goal of CBT in my practice is to equip clients with the skills and strategies needed to identify these patterns more quickly in the future. Through this approach, clients aim to reduce the frequency, duration, and intensity of the negative experiences they face. By addressing these hindrances proactively, they can achieve greater emotional regulation and behavioral change over time.
In my couples counseling practice, I specialize in fostering healthier relationship dynamics through the principles of effective communication and emotional connection. My therapeutic approach is centered on helping couples enhance their communication skills, enabling them to express themselves more clearly and empathetically. We work together to understand and navigate the nuances of communication from both perspectives, aiming to create a more harmonious interaction pattern. This involves exploring and aligning expectations, learning to negotiate and compromise, and addressing any barriers to open and honest dialogue. A significant aspect of our work involves deepening emotional intimacy and addressing negative feelings that may be affecting the relationship. I support couples in replacing these negative emotions with more positive and constructive ones, facilitating a stronger, more supportive connection. By focusing on these therapeutic goals, couples can achieve a more fulfilling and resilient relationship.
2 ratings with written reviews
March 27, 2025
Excellent. i really look forward to more sessions
February 20, 2025
Shaq is always a kind listener. He's attentive and present. He makes me feel heard and understood. I feel that he is facilitating my growth and healing. He makes space for me to talk about what's bothering me and upsetting me, without letting me spiral out of control, and gives me techniques and coping strategies I can use. Incredibly helpful.