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Shavez Pinestraw

Therapist(He/Him)
2 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, Relationship issues
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

As a Black male, I know how hard it can be to open up, especially when the world expects you to always have it together. Here, you don’t have to hold it all in. This is a space where you can be real, where vulnerability isn’t judged but embraced. I also provide a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community because your identity and experiences matter.

My approach to therapy

Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure why you keep running into the same challenges in your life or relationships? I’m here to help you explore your inner world and uncover the patterns, emotions, and experiences that shape how you feel, connect, and move through life. Using an integrative approach tailored to each client’s needs, I combine elements of CBT, psychodynamic insights, and humanistic methods. My focus is on creating meaningful change by helping clients develop self-awareness and practical skills to navigate everyday challenges while incorporating coping strategies to support emotional growth and resilience. Together, we’ll create a supportive, compassionate space that is uniquely tailored to you.

What you can expect from me

In your first session, we’ll take time to explore what brought you to counseling and begin understanding the experiences, emotions, and patterns that may be shaping your current challenges. My goal is to create a supportive and non-judgmental space where you can speak openly while we begin making sense of your inner world together. We will also discuss your goals for counseling and start identifying the areas you would like to focus on as we move forward.

About me

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

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    2 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at Southeastern Louisiana University, BA-Bachelor Of Arts at Southeastern Louisiana University
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Louisiana, Texas), LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) Out-of-State Telehealth (Florida)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, OCD, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Grief or loss, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Exposure Response Prevention, Gestalt, Psychodynamic, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Attachment Based, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Locations
    4917 South Sherwood Forest Boulevard 107
    Baton Rouge, LA 70816
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