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Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CIMHP (she, her)

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Photo of Kanika Shelly - Jamaa Healing Collective Wellness Services, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CIMHP
Available both in-person and online
1503 MacDonald Ave Suite A Richmond, CA 94801
Many of my clients are successful in their careers yet experience tension in their relationships — navigating conflict, blended family dynamics, co-parenting challenges, or generational patterns that impact communication and emotional safety. Professional success does not automatically create harmony at home, but with the right clinical support, meaningful change is possible.
I provide integrative psychotherapy for families and Transitional Age Youth (19–24), blending advanced clinical family therapy with holistic practices such as food-as-medicine and nervous system regulation techniques, including tapping (EFT). In our work together, we identify relational patterns, strengthen communication, and build practical tools
It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life. I am here to support and empower you if you are ready to take that step. I look forward to collaborating with you!
Call or Jamaa Healing Collective Wellness Services now for a free 15 minute consultation - (510) 726-8860

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Jamaa Healing Collective Wellness Services

1503 MacDonald Ave

Suite A

Richmond, CA 94801 map

(510) 726-8860

SF Bay Area

Richmond, CA 94801

Website
I offer individual, couple, family, and group sessions online and in person. Go to the website jamaahealingcollective.com
I specialize in Family Conflict, Parenting and Peer Relationships 
$200 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, families and groups  
Let's Connect (510) 726-8860
Photo of Kanika Shelly - Jamaa Healing Collective Wellness Services, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CIMHP

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Jamaa Healing Collective Wellness Services

1503 MacDonald Ave

Suite A

Richmond, CA 94801 map

(510) 726-8860

SF Bay Area

Richmond, CA 94801

Website
I offer individual, couple, family, and group sessions online and in person. Go to the website jamaahealingcollective.com
I specialize in Family Conflict, Parenting and Peer Relationships 
$200 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, families and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $200
  • Couple Sessions $250
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Visa

Insurance

  • Anthem
  • Blue Shield
  • Medi-Cal
  • Optum
  • Sutter
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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All insurance information is processed through Alma, who prepares and bills your insurance provider.
Photo of Kanika Shelly - Jamaa Healing Collective Wellness Services, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CIMHP
Jamaa Healing Collective Wellness Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CIMHP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 726-8860
"
All insurance information is processed through Alma, who prepares and bills your insurance provider.
Photo of Kanika Shelly - Jamaa Healing Collective Wellness Services, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CIMHP
Jamaa Healing Collective Wellness Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CIMHP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 726-8860

Qualifications

    Marriage & Family Therapist: Kanika Shelly

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / LMFT123786 Kanika Shelly
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended John F. Kennedy University, Counseling Psychology, Graduated 2014
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Certified Integrative Mental Health 2019
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Coping strategies include Emotional Freedom techniques and Food as medicine assessments.
Photo of Kanika Shelly - Jamaa Healing Collective Wellness Services, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CIMHP
Jamaa Healing Collective Wellness Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CIMHP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 726-8860
"
Coping strategies include Emotional Freedom techniques and Food as medicine assessments.
Photo of Kanika Shelly - Jamaa Healing Collective Wellness Services, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CIMHP
Jamaa Healing Collective Wellness Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CIMHP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 726-8860

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Family Conflict
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships

Expertise

  • Adoption
  • Anxiety
  • Codependency
  • Couples Counseling
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Transitions
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Racial Identity
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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I work with individuals (19-24) transitioning to life independently and help families and couples navigate life transitions and conflicts. Treatment involves exploring family dynamics and collaboration that focuses on solutions and healing connections.
Photo of Kanika Shelly - Jamaa Healing Collective Wellness Services, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CIMHP
Jamaa Healing Collective Wellness Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CIMHP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 726-8860
"
I work with individuals (19-24) transitioning to life independently and help families and couples navigate life transitions and conflicts. Treatment involves exploring family dynamics and collaboration that focuses on solutions and healing connections.
Photo of Kanika Shelly - Jamaa Healing Collective Wellness Services, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CIMHP
Jamaa Healing Collective Wellness Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CIMHP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 726-8860

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Family
Group

Communities

Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Family
Group

Communities

Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Eclectic
  • Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT Tapping)
  • Energy Psychology
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Multicultural
  • Pain In The Heart (Stral/Attachment Evidence Based
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychodynamic
  • Structural Family Therapy
  • Trauma Focused
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The core of my work is empathy, exploration, and questioning. I want to understand your pain and work on healing the pain. I assess family dynamics and explore the relational process and symptoms, incorporating home tasks and holistic modalities to open the mind, body, and heart.
Photo of Kanika Shelly - Jamaa Healing Collective Wellness Services, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CIMHP
Jamaa Healing Collective Wellness Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CIMHP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 726-8860
"
The core of my work is empathy, exploration, and questioning. I want to understand your pain and work on healing the pain. I assess family dynamics and explore the relational process and symptoms, incorporating home tasks and holistic modalities to open the mind, body, and heart.
Photo of Kanika Shelly - Jamaa Healing Collective Wellness Services, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CIMHP
Jamaa Healing Collective Wellness Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CIMHP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 726-8860

Groups


Location

Primary Location

Jamaa Healing Collective Wellness Services

1503 MacDonald Ave

Suite A

Richmond, CA 94801

(510) 726-8860

Additional Location

SF Bay Area

Richmond, CA 94801

(510) 726-8860
"
I offer individual, couple, family, and group sessions online and in person. Go to the website jamaahealingcollective.com
Photo of Kanika Shelly - Jamaa Healing Collective Wellness Services, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CIMHP
Jamaa Healing Collective Wellness Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CIMHP
Call for a free consultation now - (510) 726-8860
"
I offer individual, couple, family, and group sessions online and in person. Go to the website jamaahealingcollective.com
Photo of Kanika Shelly - Jamaa Healing Collective Wellness Services, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CIMHP
Jamaa Healing Collective Wellness Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CIMHP
Call for a free consultation now - (510) 726-8860