Welcome and thank you for taking the first step towards change, healing, and becoming a better you. My name is Shaneeka Roberts and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California. I have been a Social Worker for more than 15 years years and have experience working with people from diverse backgrounds. I have the most experience working with anxiety, family/relationship conflicts, life transitions, depression, substance abuse, and complex trauma/abuse.
My commitment to the field of social worker is due to my personal experiences. I grew up with close family members living with mental illness, substance abuse addiction which caused my own mental health challenges. I dealt with my mental health challenges in silence for many years. After many years, I finally sought therapy because I wanted to find my purpose and a path to happiness. I know the first step to seeking therapy is the most challenging because of the fear of judgement. However, I also know from my personal journey how much life can change for the better when you find support and take steps towards taking care of yourself.
I would describe myself as compassionate, empathetic, non-judgmental, honest, and possess great energy. In our work together, you will always be the driver of your life journey and I am the passenger helping find your way to happiness and freedom. We can work on developing goals to overcome your current life stressors and challenges. I use a trauma informed, strength-based, and client-centered approach to assist you find meaning and purpose in life.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, Blended Family Issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Control issues, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-Harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
CA LCSW 93609
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Shaneeka has been an incredible help to my life recovering from a traumatic breakup and diving into childhood trauma healing. It was through her guidance and council that I was able to make such breakthroughs and finally live the healthy life I’ve always dreamt of living!
Written on Mar 04, 2021 after therapy with Shaneeka for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Amazing articulate and understanding
Written on Jan 14, 2021 after therapy with Shaneeka for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Shaneeka was very helpful as a trauma-informed counselor with broad expertise with mental illness, childhood abuse, depression, anxiety, coping skills, resiliency, family dynamics, work stress, and work/life balance concerns. I would in a similar field and felt like Shaneeka was always professional and informative, while still knowing the right balance to establish trusting rapport and positive therapeutic alliance.
Written on Jan 14, 2021 after therapy with Shaneeka for 1 month on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I cannot express enough on how much Shaneeka has helped me cope with my past from my time in the Marine Corps to my trauma from my past relationship. Moving forward with a positive attitude and to have a better outlook for myself, I can finally start living my life again.
Written on Sep 17, 2020 after therapy with Shaneeka for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
She is incredible! Literally the best therapist I’ve ever had
Written on Jul 24, 2020 after therapy with Shaneeka for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Shaneeka is an amazing therapist, she understands my therapy goals while also being honest and proactive about how to get there. She is attentive but straight forward. I cannot recommend her enough, an asset and a competent professional therapist.
Written on Jul 22, 2020 after therapy with Shaneeka for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd