I am a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Texas with 7 years of experience in the field. I received my Masters of Science with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of South Alabama. I have a broad range of clinical experience working with individuals and groups in the following areas of dual diagnosis, mental health diagnosis, substance abuse, depression, trauma, anxiety disorder, suicide assessment/risk reduction, group psychotherapy, and self-esteem issues.
In our first session together, we will start with brief introductions, complete an intake assessment, and then discuss the specific goals that you are wanting to achieve from engaging in therapy.
Shekelia's approach emphasizes the mutual development of treatment goals with her patients and ongoing evaluation of the therapeutic effectiveness. Shekelia is committed to utilizing evidenced based practices and emphasizing an integrative, dynamic, and holistic approach to mental health and substance misuse treatment.
Shekelia applies a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy which creates an emotionally safe and affirming environment for clients to find healing, empowerment, and coping mechanisms to utilize throughout their daily lives.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Shekelia has a broad range of clinical experience working with individuals and groups in the following areas of dual diagnosis, mental health diagnosis, substance abuse, depression, trauma, anxiety disorder, suicide assessment/risk reduction, group psychotherapy, and self-esteem issues. Shekelia applies a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy which creates an emotionally safe and affirming environment for clients to find healing, empowerment, and coping mechanisms to utilize throughout their daily lives.