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Sharifa McKain

Therapist(She/Her)
2 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I believe that talking is a key to healing. Seeking help can be one of the hardest parts, so congratulations on taking that step! I have been in practice for 4 years and have worked with people of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds.

My approach to therapy

You are the expert of your life’s story. My goal is to help you reflect and process your life’s experiences/challenges in effort to help you heal, learn new tools and skills, be empowered, and improve your overall well-being. We will work together to identify and work towards your goals. I will be there to support you, listen to you, and challenge you along the way.

What you can expect from me

I begin with an introductory session, where you’ll have the opportunity to share your story and what you hope to achieve in therapy. We’ll work together to figure this out! I strive to create a warm, welcoming environment that allows you to feel comfortable sharing and being vulnerable, while also feeling secure. From there, we’ll work together in the sessions that follow to make these goals a reality for you.

About me

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

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    2 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Norfolk State University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Virginia)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Stress management, Anger management, Relationship issues
  • Therapy methods
    Strength-Based, Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT), Structural Family, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Family Focused Therapy (FFT), Humanistic, Behavioral Couples Therapy, Relational, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Behavioral, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Strategic Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Multidimensional Family, Solution Focused Couples Therapy
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English