Grow Therapy Home
Shellina Jenkins, LPC, CPCS, LPC - Georgia Therapist at Grow Therapy

Shellina Jenkins, LPC, CPCS

Shellina Jenkins, LPC, CPCS

(she/her)

LPC
13 years of experience
Virtual

Deciding to seek therapy is a significant step towards personal growth and well-being. By considering this option, you're already demonstrating a commitment to improving your life. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor, and trained EMDR therapist, I'm here to support you on your journey to healing and self-improvement. My approach is tailored to help you overcome various challenges, including: • Current or past trauma • Depression • Anxiety • Suicidal thoughts/Self Harm • Other mental health concerns Together, we'll work towards addressing your unique needs and helping you become the best version of yourself. I look forward to our initial session and the opportunity to guide you on this transformative journey.

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

Taking care of your mental health is just as important as looking after your physical well-being, yet it's often overlooked in our busy lives. If you're reading this, you've already taken a brave step towards prioritizing your emotional wellness - and that's something to be proud of. Seeking support is a sign of strength, not weakness. During your initial session, we will work towards building a close rapport, gather some historical information, identify and create treatment objectives that may be centered around decreasing maladaptive behaviors, crisis management, stabilization and life worth living goals. Whether you're dealing with everyday stress or facing more complex challenges, considering therapy is a positive choice that many people make to invest in themselves and their relationships. Let's work together to break down the stigma surrounding mental health, build a trusting relationship, and create a path towards a happier, healthier you.

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

I have experience working with children, adolescents, couples and young adults for the past 13 years. I provide a safe and supportive space for clients to process their thoughts, feelings and behaviors. My focus is to help support building skillfulness in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, reducing maladaptive behaviors that may lead to self harm, suicidal acts/ideations, depressed mood, anxiety, helplessness/hopelessness.

About Shellina Jenkins, LPC, CPCS

Identifies as

Specializes in

Depression
AnxietyBipolar DisorderCouples CounselingTrauma and PTSD

Serves ages

Licensed in

Accepts

Appointments

Virtual

My treatment methods

Dialectical Behavior (DBT)

Dialectical Behavior therapy focuses on learning dialectical behavioral therapy skills to help support skillfulness. Mindfulness is at the center of DBT so helping adolescents and adults who struggle to control their emotions and behaviors will participate in mindfulness exercises throughout different points in treatment. Using this therapeutic approach will help with learning a sense of self, control behaviors and build stable relationships with others.

EMDR

I am a trained EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapist to help you address various forms of trauma related to current/past, childhood and sexual trauma. I have also provided this treatment for individuals affected by intergenerational trauma. I help clients regain their self worth and identity. When you are ready, I will assist you in navigating through difficult emotions by utilizing bilateral stimulation, processing difficult memories, desensitizing the pain and increasing positive cognitions. Let me assist you on your healing journey.

Trauma-Focused CBT

Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), is an evidence based model that helps children, adolescents and families process early traumatic events/experiences that may have caused maladaptive behaviors and emotional functioning. The treatment is centered around building safety skills, mindfulness, relaxation, cognitive coping skills along with family sessions leading up to the client’s trauma narrative in a safe space.