Dr. Shaquita Starks

I have over 27 years of experience in nursing and mental health care. I specialize in supporting individuals of all ages who are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, and burnout.

I have a particular passion for working with caregivers, high-achieving professionals, and women who carry the emotional weight of others. My care blends evidence-based psychiatric treatment with holistic approaches to help clients achieve balance in mind, body, and spirit.

My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and nonjudgmental. I believe the best outcomes happen when clients feel genuinely heard, respected, and empowered to take an active role in their healing. I use a combination of medication management, supportive psychotherapy, and mindfulness-based strategies to help you find clarity and peace.

I also take a trauma-informed and culturally sensitive approach, recognizing the ways identity, environment, and lived experience shape mental health. My goal is to not only treat symptoms but to help you reconnect with your purpose, confidence, and sense of wholeness.

Your first session is a safe and supportive space to share what’s been happening and what you’d like to change. We’ll talk about your concerns, history, and goals so I can get a full picture of your needs. There’s no pressure and no rush—you set the tone.

By the end of our session, we’ll begin developing a personalized care plan that may include therapy, lifestyle strategies, or medication options. My hope is that you leave feeling seen, understood, and encouraged about your next steps toward healing.