My name is Shameca D. Ricks . In 2000, I graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a minor in Gerontological Studies. Upon graduation, I worked for nine years as a social worker within nursing homes and rehabilitation centers. I worked closely with hospice residents, assisting families in making decisions surrounding end of life care.
In 2013, I graduated with a Master's Degree in Social Work specializing in Substance Abuse Treatment from East Carolina University.
I also work with adults providing individual counseling for life's challenges. I am also an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist who has experience in working with all gender identities across this spectrum. If you are experiencing challenges with substance abuse, anxiety, depression, stress, mood disorders, or need a helping hand with life difficulties, I am here to help. I strive to provide a relaxed and comfortable environment that promotes trust and healing. I am dedicated to walking with you every step of the way on your journey to wholeness. My therapeutic approach is eclectic and tailored to the needs of the individual. I utilize CBT, Strengths Based, DBT, and Solutions Focused approaches to provide practical strategies, behavioral change, and personal growth.It does not matter who you are or what you have been through, you can recover!
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Codependency, Communication problems, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Forgiveness, HIV / AIDS, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Impulsivity, Life purpose, Mood disorders , Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
NC LCSW C009720
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Shameca was empathetic, patient, and kind while I was dealing with the grief from losing a pet. She didn't make me feel lesser than because I was grieving a pet as opposed to a person. She spoke of him with respect, and treated me and my family with respect. She listened with compassion and then gave me some tools to work to short and longer term goals. Thank you Shameca!
Written on Jun 22, 2020 after therapy with Shameca for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and grief
Very practical and straightforward. Helped me view my issues with new clarity.
Written on May 31, 2020 after therapy with Shameca for 2 days on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, coaching, and compassion fatigue