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Available both in-person and online
1800 East Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28203
On the outside, it might look like you’ve got it all together. But inside, it’s a different story. Maybe there’s a quiet heaviness of grief, confusion, anxiety & exhaustion that lingers no matter what you do. You might feel like you’re constantly holding it in, showing up for everyone else while silently wondering when, or if, it’ll ever be your turn to breathe and feel held. The truth is, trauma doesn’t just live in your thoughts, it settles in your body, showing up in ways that are hard to name but even harder to carry alone. Somewhere along the way, we were taught that this way of living was normal. But that’s a false reality.
So many of us have been taught to disconnect from our bodies, shaped by years of being told who to be, how to act, and what to carry. Add in generational pressure and systemic forces that devalue care (like hustle culture, rigid gender norms, and ongoing inequality) &simply surviving can feel overwhelming. These experiences deserve compassion, not judgment.
Here is my invitation to be in a space where you can exhale & where you don’t have to hold it all together. Where you can slow down & get curious about what’s really going on, without pressure or performance. This isn’t about quick fixes, but deep, liberatory healing rooted in safety, authenticity, & the belief that you’re not broken; You’re simply human.
Call or Tameka Whittlesey now for a free 15 minute consultation - (704) 286-9049

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Charlotte Women's Counseling

1800 East Boulevard

Charlotte, NC 28203 map

(704) 286-9049

South Carolina Virtual Office

Summerville, SC 29486

My website
I'm available both in person and virtually for NC Residents. Available virtually for SC Residents.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Grief and Women's Issues 
$180 Per Session  
I see individuals and groups  
I am ready to do this beautiful meaningful work together! Are you? Call or email me to get started or book directly via website!
Tameka Whittlesey
Let's Connect (704) 286-9049
Photo of Tameka Whittlesey, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Charlotte Women's Counseling

1800 East Boulevard

Charlotte, NC 28203 map

(704) 286-9049

South Carolina Virtual Office

Summerville, SC 29486

My website
I'm available both in person and virtually for NC Residents. Available virtually for SC Residents.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Grief and Women's Issues 
$180 Per Session  
I see individuals and groups  
I am ready to do this beautiful meaningful work together! Are you? Call or email me to get started or book directly via website!
Tameka Whittlesey

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $180

Payment Methods

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

Insurance

  • Out of Network
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I am not affiliated with any insurance networks. I can provide monthly billing statements if you'd like to submit for possible out-of-network reimbursement on your own. I also offer group therapy at more accessible rates as a way to support communal care & make healing more affordable.
Photo of Tameka Whittlesey, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Tameka Whittlesey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (704) 286-9049
"
I am not affiliated with any insurance networks. I can provide monthly billing statements if you'd like to submit for possible out-of-network reimbursement on your own. I also offer group therapy at more accessible rates as a way to support communal care & make healing more affordable.
Photo of Tameka Whittlesey, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Tameka Whittlesey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (704) 286-9049

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of North Carolina / C013732 Tameka Whittlesey
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 10 years
  • Attended University of Southern California, Master of Social Work, Graduated 2018
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation: LCSW Telehealth License TLS 1795 CP / 2026
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For details on my specialized training, licenses, and how my clinical background enhances my work, I invite you to visit my LinkedIn page: www.linkedin.com/in/tamekawhittlesey
Photo of Tameka Whittlesey, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Tameka Whittlesey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (704) 286-9049
"
For details on my specialized training, licenses, and how my clinical background enhances my work, I invite you to visit my LinkedIn page: www.linkedin.com/in/tamekawhittlesey
Photo of Tameka Whittlesey, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Tameka Whittlesey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (704) 286-9049

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Grief
  • Women's Issues

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Violence
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Family Conflict
  • Generational Trauma
  • Infertility
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Pregnancy Loss
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Veterans
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I specialize in treating trauma & grief using somatic-based modalities, focusing on the body's response to stress for reprocessing. My specialized skillset equips me to adequately hold space for pregnancy loss, infertility, &birth trauma. I also offer specialized support for BIPOC women w/ generational & racial trauma, drawing from both lived and extensive field expertise.
Photo of Tameka Whittlesey, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Tameka Whittlesey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (704) 286-9049
"
I specialize in treating trauma & grief using somatic-based modalities, focusing on the body's response to stress for reprocessing. My specialized skillset equips me to adequately hold space for pregnancy loss, infertility, &birth trauma. I also offer specialized support for BIPOC women w/ generational & racial trauma, drawing from both lived and extensive field expertise.
Photo of Tameka Whittlesey, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Tameka Whittlesey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (704) 286-9049


Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Group

Communities

Aviation Professionals
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Group

Communities

Aviation Professionals
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • EMDR
  • Existential
  • Family Constellations
  • Family Systems
  • Gestalt
  • Humanistic
  • Interpersonal
  • Multicultural
  • Relational
  • Somatic
  • Somatic Experiencing
  • Trauma Focused
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I practice from an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, liberatory, and somatic framework that honors the whole person, not just symptoms. My approach is creative & eclectic, integrating multiple modalities while centering your lived experience, agency, and strengths.
Photo of Tameka Whittlesey, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Tameka Whittlesey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (704) 286-9049
"
I practice from an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, liberatory, and somatic framework that honors the whole person, not just symptoms. My approach is creative & eclectic, integrating multiple modalities while centering your lived experience, agency, and strengths.
Photo of Tameka Whittlesey, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Tameka Whittlesey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (704) 286-9049

Groups


Location

Primary Location

Charlotte Women's Counseling

1800 East Boulevard

Charlotte, NC 28203

(704) 286-9049

Additional Location

South Carolina Virtual Office

Summerville, SC 29486

(704) 286-9049
"
I'm available both in person and virtually for NC Residents. Available virtually for SC Residents.
Photo of Tameka Whittlesey, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Tameka Whittlesey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (704) 286-9049
"
I'm available both in person and virtually for NC Residents. Available virtually for SC Residents.
Photo of Tameka Whittlesey, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Tameka Whittlesey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (704) 286-9049