Dr. Shameka White

Life can feel heavy when you are carrying more than you were ever meant to carry alone. Whether you are facing stress, anxiety, depression, or a season that simply feels overwhelming, you deserve a safe space to slow down, be heard, and heal.

I am a social worker and behavioral health professional with more than 15 years of experience supporting individuals and families through crisis intervention, outpatient therapy, hospital social work, school-based mental health, and domestic violence and sexual assault services. I hold a Ph.D. in Counseling and Psychological Studies with a concentration in Trauma and Crisis, and my research focuses on burnout and restoration among ministry leaders.

I have a special heart for caregivers, educators, healthcare workers, pastors, and others who pour into everyone else and often forget to care for themselves. Together, we will explore what is weighing on you, build healthy boundaries, and develop sustainable rhythms of rest and wellness.

My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-informed, trauma-informed care. For clients who desire it, I welcome the integration of Christian faith into our work. I believe rest and healing are not something you have to earn. They are something you are invited to receive.

My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed. I see each person as a whole person, mind, body, and spirit, and I build on the strengths you already carry.

I draw from evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you recognize and reshape unhelpful thought patterns, Solution-Focused Therapy to identify practical steps toward the life you want, and Motivational Interviewing to help you find your own reasons and readiness for change. We will work at a pace that feels safe, using mindfulness, reflection, and practical tools for boundaries and rest.

For clients who desire it, I offer integrative counseling that brings together Christian faith and psychology, honoring your beliefs as a meaningful source of strength and healing.

Our first session is a chance to get to know one another. You do not need to have everything figured out, and you will never be pressured to share more than you are ready to. Together, we will explore what brought you to therapy, what feels heavy right now, and what you hope will change. I will ask about your background, support system, and overall well-being so I can understand your full story. If faith is meaningful to you, we will also discuss whether you would like it to be part of our work.

This is also your time to ask questions about my approach, what sessions look like, or anything else on your mind. Feeling comfortable with your therapist matters, and I want you to feel confident that we are a good fit.

Before we close, we will begin shaping your goals and talk through next steps. My hope is that you leave feeling heard, a little lighter, and hopeful about the road ahead.