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Shaiipaula Thomas

Therapist
6 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Family issues, Relationship issues, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

I got into this field to help people become better versions of themselves. I truly believe that change occurs in small steps, and simply taking the step to reach out for help is huge.

My approach to therapy

I don't think therapy should be forced or stuffy. I think it should be engaging and insightful, even when it is hard.

What you can expect from me

After sitting with me, I hope you leave with a sense of pride, feeling heard, and closer to where you want to be.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Direct, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    6 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at University of Houston-Clear Lake
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (Texas)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Family issues, Relationship issues, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Attachment Based Family Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Play, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English