Strength-Based Therapists in 30336

At times, life can be overwhelming and a challenge to navigate. Whether you are struggling with personal issues, relationships, family or work conflicts, I can help you identify your inner strengths to cope and achieve your goals.

LGBTQ+ and alternative lifestyles welcome! I provide an inclusive environment for a diverse population of clients. I believe that everyone deserves access to quality mental health care. I create a safe and positive therapeutic space where clients can explore their thoughts and emotions, gain insight, and develop the skills needed for improved there day to day. My approach is grounded in cultural competence and respect for individual differences. I am here to listen and provide the support that you need to assist you in pushing past the obstacles in your day-to-day.

Life can be stressful. Whether it be your family, partners, work, and/or friends— It can all be too much at times. Sometimes, we just need a little help and/or someone to talk it out with. I can be that person. My therapeutic style is an integrative type. My foundations are CBT, Gestalt, and Reality Therapy. This means, we will identify then confront the challenges or issues you’re having. Figure out what is contributing to them, whether we delve into the past and/or explore the present. We will talk and process, and you will put your new tools and techniques into practice (outside of session).

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.

LaPrincess is a Licensed Professional Counselor and earned her Bachelor’s degree from Wesleyan College (2008) and her Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Fort Valley State University (in 2014). She is an experienced therapist, with training in play therapy, family skills, TF-CBT, foster care and adoption issues and perinatal mood disorders. She has worked in a variety of settings including public schools; group homes; foster care agencies; long term facilities and private practice.

Learning to manage life can be a challenge. When complicated by life transitions, performance pressures, chronic health conditions, mental health diagnoses, or a host of other unforeseen obstacles, it is important to seek guidance. I have shared this journey with individuals & families for over 22 years. My clinical training, the use of research supported treatments, such as EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), & Sports Counseling have allowed me to successfully work with individuals of all ages (children, teens, adults, & geriatrics), athletes, & business professionals who are confronted with a variety of concerns.

I have experience inspiring clients to resolve depression, trauma, women's issues, and managing life in general. I'm able to help you resolve these issues by using techniques that allow you to think differently, look at situations in alternate ways, all while insuring that you remain "in the driver's seat" of your care and treatment. Through my clinical experience, compassion, and desire to see you succeed, offering a safe and supportive space is number one for me as your therapist and I will work side by side to help you overcome your life's challenges.