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Shariyfa Polite

Therapist
14 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • Family therapy, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

You've been told to shrink, to dim your light, to be smaller so others feel comfortable, but what if the space you're in was designed for you to expand? For over 15 years, I've watched clients transform from surviving to thriving, and here's what I know: you're not broken, you're not too much, and you're definitely not alone. Whether you're a teenager drowning in expectations or a woman exhausted from carrying everyone else's world, I specialize in one thing, helping you remember who you were before the world told you who to be. This isn't just therapy; this is your awakening. FYI: Will receive email Jane App (Mighty Mindful Wellness)

My approach to therapy

FYI: Will receive email Jane App (Mighty Mindful Wellness) My approach is real, relational, and rooted in truth. I create a sacred space where you're fully seen, gently challenged, and deeply supported. We go to the root of what's holding you back so you heal from the inside out. Using clinical tools, intuition, and trauma-informed care, I help you process pain and build a stronger relationship with yourself. Healing happens when you feel safe enough to feel and strong enough to confront what you've carried. This work stirs discomfort, but that's where growth lives.

What you can expect from me

Clients discover what they didn't know they were missing a deeper connection to themselves. You'll leave with a stronger voice, firmer boundaries, and grounded sense of self. You'll unlearn survival patterns and trust your inner wisdom. Even in hard moments, you'll feel supported and reminded you're not alone. This isn't just about feeling better, it's about becoming mighty in mind, anchored in truth, and finally at peace within yourself.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Energetic, Challenging

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    14 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Bryn Mawr College
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Clinical) (Maryland), LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Delaware, Illinois, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Bipolar disorder, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Maternal mental health, Women's issues, Identity issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Structural Family, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), Strength-Based, Trauma Focused CBT, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Attachment Based Family Therapy, Family Focused Therapy (FFT), Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Psychodynamic, Attachment Based, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Psychoanalytic, Multi-Systemic (MST), Narrative Therapy
  • Care types
    Family therapy, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English