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Dr. Shala Cole

Psychologist(she/her/hers)
6 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Identity issues
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

Hello there! I’m glad that you’re taking the next steps to better your life. It's my goal to help you create the life that you desire. I am a strong advocate and ally and it’s important for me to provide a safe and compassionate space for you to unpack the intricate dynamics of you and you in relation to others.

My approach to therapy

I enjoy helping you gain insight into your relational dynamics by delving into past relationships and how patterns show-up in your current life. As children we learn so much about who we are and how we should behave to get our needs met by learning from our culture and people in our world. I help individuals unravel the complexities of their lives, so that they can make the best decisions for themselves and reduce symptoms.

What you can expect from me

Working collaboratively with you, we set goals around your current needs. At times, this might be reducing symptoms of a particular diagnosis such as anxiety or depression. Other times, it may be related to your relationships, and being able to practice communicating your feelings to a loved one. It’s important that we work towards goals that you see fit to help you live a meaningful life.

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Affirming, Challenging, Humorous

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    6 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at Chicago School of Professional Psychology, PsyD (Doctor of Psychology) at Chicago School of Professional Psychology
  • License type
    CP (Clinical Psychologist) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Identity issues
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Family issues, Stress management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Women's issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Attachment Based, Exposure Response Prevention, Art Therapy, Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Relational, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Gestalt, Brief Dynamic, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Strength-Based, Humanistic, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English