Shakyra Washington

Graduate Student Intern

Supervised by Tia Jennings, LPC-S

You are feeling misunderstood or having a hard time communicating what you need and want. You may be struggling with self-harm or having thoughts of ending your life. Maybe your family is going through a tough time and it is hard to connect with one another. Going through so much has you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, and alone. You've tried so many things to help! Talking to friends, playing video games, and even writing it out and nothing has helped. You're confused and discouraged on how to move forward and feel better.

Look no further! You may have found a possible solution. You are brave for coming here and learning about who I am and how I can help. As someone who relates to these feelings, I am able to provide guidance on your journey to a breathe of fresh air.

Nice to have you here! I am Shakyra, a safe space that helps you identify your power to build and choose a better quality of life.

I believe each person is unique and deserves to be treated as so. My therapeutic background involves working with children, adolescents, and some adults (4-45years) in the outpatient setting providing mental health services that assist with mental health, educational, and

social needs. I am CANS and ANSA certified giving me the space to identify the needs and strengths of those that I work with to address their needs properly. I am also CPR certified for children and adults, COPSD trained, and TIC trained.

I am a trauma focused therapist intern who would address depression, anxiety, generational trauma, PTSD, adverse childhood experiences (ACE's), self-harm, and suicide ideation.To properly address these, I base each interaction on a humanistic approach, treating each person as their unique self to promote a healthy sense of self that helps one find meaning and identify strengths. I specialize in Cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, and Psychodynamic therapy.

I am excited to embark on a new journey with you and give you an experience you have longed for.