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Shanikqua Palmer

Therapist(She/Her)
8 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • ADD/ADHD, Depression, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

I am a humorous, creative and empowering Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of experience in delivering high quality trauma-informed mental health services to youth and families. As a musician and poet; expressive arts are also incorporated in my clinical interventions to assist clients in effectively reaching their goals in a holistic manner.

My approach to therapy

Work with clients is always person-centered with an ecological and strength-based focus. These approaches foster a positive therapeutic relationship while simultaneously allowing clients to effectively reach their goals.

What you can expect from me

In sessions, clients can expect to experience a sense of peace and feel empowered to meet their goals as the environment is holistic and safe.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Humorous, Solution Oriented, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    8 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Hunter College, School of Social Work, Bachelor of Science at Buffalo State College
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Humana Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Optum Medicaid NY, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Family issues, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss
  • Therapy methods
    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Play, Strength-Based, Art Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Trauma Focused CBT
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    220 5th Avenue Fl 11
    New York, NY 10001