LPC, 10 years of experience
Shelena is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Illinois and a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. She has worked in the field of mental health for 10 years and in private practice for the past 4 years. She has experience working with individuals, couples, and families. She received her BA in Psychology with a minor in Chemistry and her MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She loves working with individuals to help them reframe negative thinking and behaviors. She utilizes treatment modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, and Reality Therapy. She believes that given the right tools we all can become the best version of ourselves.
Clients can expect to begin working on the therapeutic relationship by establishing and building rapport and trust.
My biggest strengths in therapy are my ability to actively listen and empathize with clients by holding them accountable on reaching their goals they set for themselves.
African American men and women who are struggling with the full variety of life's worries and stressors.
Existential therapy is a form of talk therapy that helps you understand how you fit into the world. We will explore how your choices influence your future. A client may choose this type of therapy if you experience anxiety, fear or depression. Furthermore, this treatment is most helpful for client's looking to gain more insight into their emotions while using techniques and coping skills used in Cognitive Behavior Therapy.
Cognitive behavioral therapy is a psycho-social intervention that aims to reduce symptoms of various mental health conditions, primarily depression and anxiety disorders. Cognitive behavioral therapy is one of the most effective means of treatment for co-occurring mental health disorders.