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Shagayla Decena

Therapist
10 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Hello, I am ShaGayla Bowman Decena, a Licensed Professional Counsel (LPC), I practice an eclectic research-based theoretical approach while treating individuals, couples, families, and groups regarding psychological and emotional issues via psychotherapy and psych-education, while fostering a collaborative and secure therapeutic environment. My primary goal is to help others gain and maintain mental peace and a sound mind.

Let's talk and collaborate regarding your mental health goals and your approach towards wholeness.

"For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind." 2Tim 1:17

"Now unto Him that is able to Who is able to do exceeding abundantly above all we can ask or imagine according to the power that worketh in us." Eph 3:20

My approach to therapy

My therapeutic approach is eclectic and include theories, such as, Cognitive-Behavioral, Person-Centered, and Solution-Focused.

What you can expect from me

Clients can expect to identify specific triggers related to disruptions in moods/behaviors, explore and implement healthy coping/communicating skills; as well as, improve self-care, self-esteem, family dynamics and relationships.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Open Minded, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    10 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at Amberton University, PhD
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Texas)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Stress management, Anger management, Relationship issues, Women's issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Relational, Humanistic, Trauma Focused CBT, Strength-Based, Behavior Modification, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English