I am Shereka S. Shaw, a License Professional Counselor for the state of Georgia. Are you an African American Woman, often misunderstood, while struggling with managing being an employee, being a wife and being a mother? Are you a person who is often overwhelmed with various feelings related to stress, frustration and aggravation? I have over 10 years of experience working with those who struggle with managing their emotions due to depression, anxiety, or past traumatic events. With the use of Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy and high encouragement to engage in more self-care, I assist clients like you in developing skills that decrease levels of stress, as well as, anxiety and depression-related symptoms. The step is always the most difficult one to take and you have done that when you decided to seek therapy! Let's see how we can work together to develop healing and wholeness!!!

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In a first session, you will develop an understanding of my background, what you can expect from me and what is expected of you during future sessions. I will provide you with the opportunity to present questions you have of me and provide more information about you and your background, as well as share your expectations or desires of me.

What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?

I often find myself utilizing Mindfulness and spiritual-based approaches, as well as Dialectical Behavior, Cognitive Behavior and Solution-Focused approaches to therapy. I love to always maintain the creativity, flexibility and awareness necessary to best meet the needs of every unique individual, family or couple.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

By creating an inviting environment, you often feel as if you are speaking with someone you have known for years. Feeling comfortable in therapy is the key to allowing true transparency and healing to occur. With the encouragement to focus on positive experiences, not dwelling on the negative, you will develop a new outlook on your situation and life as a whole.

About Shereka Shaw