Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 72 ratings

Shemika Whiteside

LCSW, 6 years of experience

Warm
Authentic
Humorous
Virtual
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About me

Mrs. Whiteside has worked in various mental health settings maintaining her unwavering focus on mothers and small children. As a perinatal psychotherapist, Mrs. Whiteside works with mothers and/or families who are struggling with perinatal mental illness during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Mrs. Whiteside is currently a social work doctoral student at The University of Louisville researching the impact of perinatal mood disorders, as evidence indicates that depression and other mood disorders in parents can have a harmful impact on children, including cognitive difficulties, insecure attachment, and behavioral problems.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

During the first session, we will work on client/therapist rapport building. I want to ensure that we are a great fit before we tackle challenging issues that require teamwork to tackle.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I will not ask you to do anything I wouldn’t do. I am laid-back and do not give up easily on those I serve. I am a natural optimist and assess all positives. Knowing what happened to my client is important and necessary, but that doesn’t mean there’s something wrong with you. If you can't believe this for yourself yet, I will believe it until you do.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

The ideal therapy client is motivated and open-minded. I look forward to working with individuals willing to work collaboratively to attain their treatment goals.

Specialties

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My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I utilize this treatment modality frequently to help clients understand how their thought process informs their behaviors and actions

Trauma Informed Care

During sessions, strengths are recognized, built on, and validated to support healing from trauma.

Location

Offers in-person in 1949 Goldsmith Ln, Louisville, KY 40218, 103Virtual
Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 72 ratings

10 ratings with written reviews

July 27, 2025

Love her

Verified client, age 25-34

Review shared after session 1 with Shemika

July 26, 2025

Amazing first session! Looking forward to the next.

Verified client, age 45-54

Review shared after session 1 with Shemika

July 26, 2025

Shemika's personality helped me to feel comfortable in the session.

Verified client, age 35-44

Review shared after session 1 with Shemika