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 a 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
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, 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, 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
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
CA LCSW 25539
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Shirley Ikenze. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
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