I am licensed in California with 28 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, & coping with changes in life and relationships.
I truly believe that you are the expert of your story, and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming difficulties that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
I believe in the Almighty, whether He is called God, Allah, Buddha, etc. I do not politicize my faith. Please note that I am not a religious extremist in any way.
2 Corinthians 1:4
"He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us”.
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CA BBS-LICENSE #: 25539
NAME: IKENZE, SHIRLEY ANN
LICENSE TYPE: LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER
PRIMARY STATUS: LICENSE RENEWED & CURRENT
ADDRESS OF RECORD
612 W. LODI AVE
101-61
LODI CA 95240
SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY
EXPIRATION DATE
MARCH 31, 2027
Professional experience
26 yrs in practice
Trauma and abuse Coping with grief and loss Coping with life changes Executive and professional coaching Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD)
Additional areas of focus:Stress and anxiety, Family conflicts, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Career difficulties, Depression, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Blended family issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Multicultural concerns, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-love, Women's issues, Young adult issues
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Shirley is caring, kind, and full of wisdom. She listens well and I highly recommend her.
Written on Jul 24, 2026 after therapy with Shirley for 2 months on issues concerning family conflicts, and parenting issues
BH helped find a perfect fit. What I enjoy most about Ms. Ikenze is the warmth she exudes without trying. I am always excited for our sessions and get quite bummed when we don’t get to meet up, that says a lot! She is easy going which reduces expectations and stress.
Written on May 30, 2026 after therapy with Shirley for 9 months on issues concerning family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
She was very helpful in listening to my experiences and believing me in my extreme trauma. She is intuitive and supportive.
Written on Mar 20, 2026 after therapy with Shirley for 3 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse
Such a great listener. Allows me to express my feelings and provide tools to help me work through them
Written on Jan 28, 2026 after therapy with Shirley for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
My therapist Shirley Ikenze has been extremely helpful in my healing journey. She helps me speak of my feelings and trauma and see there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
Written on Dec 18, 2025 after therapy with Shirley for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Thank you for the gift of Shirley to the world. :)
Written on Oct 21, 2025 after therapy with Shirley for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
Shirley is very empathetic and helpful
Written on Oct 06, 2025 after therapy with Shirley for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Shirley Ikenze is an excellent therapist with invaluable years of wisdom and experience.
Written on Oct 01, 2025 after therapy with Shirley for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and self esteem
Shirley Ikenze is a magic! I am very sure I would never meet a therapist who understands me as much as Shirley does. She is respectful, deep, and kind! She listens very carefully to you and gives you tools to fight together against issues. I am getting so much better with her and it is only been 2 sessions with her. I already see so much changes in my life. So thankful I was matched with Shirley!
Written on Sep 11, 2025 after therapy with Shirley for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
She is very nice and helpful
Written on Sep 07, 2025 after therapy with Shirley for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and self esteem
Too soon to write anything of value, but I look forward to my sessions with Shirley. She genuinely cares and provides great resources.
Written on May 16, 2025 after therapy with Shirley for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Shirley is patient, sympathetic, and has been giving the tools and homework that is allowing me to forgive myself for all my shortcomings.
Written on May 10, 2025 after therapy with Shirley for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
Very understanding therapist and easy to talk to.
Written on Apr 27, 2025 after therapy with Shirley for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Shirley is an incredible human. She is understanding and has years of wisdom and experience under her belt. She asks insightful questions that helped me seek a better understanding of what I was going through. She is an excellent listener and her kindness is exceptional. I could not have asked for a better match!!
Written on Mar 31, 2025 after therapy with Shirley for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, and coping with life changes
Excellent
Written on Feb 06, 2025 after therapy with Shirley for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Shirley is very personable, heartfelt and direct. She listens well, and has a lot of experience and valuable lessons to teach. I highly recommend her.
Written on Jan 21, 2025 after therapy with Shirley for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief
Shirley is kind, understanding and helpful in therapy. She’s offered ideas and thoughts that have helped me progress through trials I’m dealing.
Written on Jan 17, 2025 after therapy with Shirley for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and anger management
She is great. Has many perspectives and has a lot of life experience in general. Definitely would recommend her to anybody tryna figure themselves out
Written on Oct 02, 2024 after therapy with Shirley for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
She’s amazing!!!
Written on Jul 26, 2024 after therapy with Shirley for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, and coping with life changes
It is a blessing and a joy to be connected with Shirley. I am so grateful for her and her ability to lend support, advise through her understanding, expertise and experience and genuine compassion to help. Love her.
Written on May 23, 2024 after therapy with Shirley for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning family conflicts, parenting issues, and anger management
I love Shirley she’s so sweet and knowledgeable she empowers me and I love that she is able to help me with my problems specifically for my ethnicity and age
Written on May 18, 2024 after therapy with Shirley for 3 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and adhd
Has brought so much clarity to my situation. I highly recommend and she has a gentle approach.
Written on May 16, 2024 after therapy with Shirley for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and compassion fatigue
I love Shirley. She emphasizes with my life problems I go through, and seems genuinely interested in me and my welfare. I’m very grateful for her, she’s helped me a lot
Written on May 12, 2024 after therapy with Shirley for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
shirley is a talented professional, comfortable to stream my thoughts and concerns to, listens skillfully, and supports reliably. she tracks details impressively well. she has relevant life experiences to supplement her pro skills and with all this she delivered insights right away. i can think of several specific ones that i think could make all the difference i my problem areas, and i find myself hoping to keep her informed of how she has helped once our work is done.
Written on Feb 06, 2024 after therapy with Shirley for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Shirley is very understanding. She lets you feel at ease when talking to her by listening to you without judgement. She has taught me several tools to help cope with the things going on in my life, which has been helpful. Although I haven't been with her long, I feel like she will help me a lot with my personal growth.
Written on Jan 31, 2024 after therapy with Shirley for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Supportive and kind therapist ♥️
Written on Jun 05, 2023 after therapy with Shirley for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I’ve had one session so far with Shirley and feel like I’ve known her for years. She makes the space feel safe and comforting.
Written on Mar 09, 2023 after therapy with Shirley for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Shirley has helped me overcome burnout and helped me navigate ways to set boundaries between my work-life and personal life. She has also provided great information and advice on how to identify moments where I'm overthinking. I appreciate Shirley a lot!
Written on Mar 05, 2023 after therapy with Shirley for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties
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