Dr. Shakedra Harris

Hello, I am Dr. Sha-kedra Harris,

Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious, irritable, or on edge? Do you find that you have trouble sleeping, experience lack of motivation, often fatigued, or burnout? Together, we can work to identify coping strategies to help you feel empowered.

I am an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a demonstrated history of working in the individual and family services industry. I graduated from Valdosta State University with a Master’s in Social Work in 2013. In 2016, I obtained my Clinical licensure through the Georgia Professional Composite Board.

I currently hold a Ph.D. in Performance Psychology from Grand Canyon University.

I am skilled in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Therapy, Strength-Based Techniques, Evidence-Based Techniques, Group Therapy, Substance Abuse, Marriage and Crisis Counseling Interventions. I hold several credentials to include Board Certified Diplomate (BCD), Clinical Military Counseling (CMCC), Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW), and Georgia School Social Work. She is also a member of The National Association of Social Workers (NASW).

In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.

My ultimate goal is to allow clients to have a safe space to face trauma, heal, and feel empowered to grow. My strengths are helping clients understand the connections between how our life experiences shape the way we view and deal with life challenges. I help patients understand how our thoughts, feelings and behaviors are connected thus having the ability to affect the way we handle situations.