As an openly gay, transgender therapist I offer a unique, lived perspective to my clients who are part of the LGBTQIA+. My greatest passion is to help those struggling to make the transition from survival to "thrival". Whether that's through providing therapy for depression, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, trauma, Autism Spectrum Disorder, or offering support for other experiences such as life transitions, grief/loss, LGBTQIA+ related issues, compassion fatigue, burnout, or any of life's other ups and downs.
I am licensed in Georgia and have worked for a Community Mental Health facility for over 7 years. During my time there I have gained a myriad of experience with mental health issues and disorders. I take a collaborative approach in working with my clients to help them identify and achieve their goals. I incorporate traditional talk therapy in conjunction with other therapeutic modalities. I work with my clients to find the best fit for them, whether that's using Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Dialectal Behavior Therapy, or Narrative Therapy.
I'm usually available in the evenings, Monday through Friday, and in the mornings/early afternoons on Saturday and Sunday. If you don't see a time or date that works for you on my schedule, please don't hesitate to message me for other options.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Antisocial Personality, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant Personality, BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent Personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexual Dysfunction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Trichotillomania, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Imago Relationship Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
GA LMFT MFT002020
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In the short time Shaleena Walden has been my therapist, I have been nothing short of impressed with her professionalism, expertise, desire to help me work through the things I think are important as well as suggest different ways she can support me in my journey. She actually asked me what works best for me therapeutically, wow! I feel heard in our sessions, that is important to me. I leave our sessions feeling I’ve learned something about myself, and that I have an ally in this journey.
Written on Apr 18, 2024 after therapy with Shaleena for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Shaleena is an excellent therapist. She is punctual, listens and understands to important issues. I always leave a session understanding the next course of action which is key to moving forward and improving.
Written on Feb 18, 2023 after therapy with Shaleena for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd