Therapist profile
Shemica Cole, LICSW
District of Columbia
Licensed clinical social worker - Anger and relationships
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- CredentialsLICSW
- LicenseLICSW, District of Columbia / LC50081005
- NPI1588833719
- Experience24 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationDistrict of Columbia
About
- CBT and DBT skills
- Attachment-focused work
- Mindfulness practice
About Shemica
Shemica Cole is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in the District of Columbia with 24 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting pressures, trauma, and anger. Sessions focus on practical steps to handle everyday problems and long-standing patterns that get in the way of daily life.
She uses approaches drawn from Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness Therapy. In sessions she talks through current problems and looks at how past relationships shape reactions now. Work often includes learning skills to manage strong feelings and to change unhelpful thinking.
People meet her for support with grief, intimacy concerns, addiction, sleep problems, career stress, ADHD, and coping with life changes. She also addresses areas such as abandonment, blended family issues, caregiver stress, codependency, and communication problems. The focus is on concrete strategies to reduce reactivity and improve connection in relationships.
Her style balances direct conversation with moments of humor and practical tools. She helps clients set clear goals and build steps they can use between sessions. She also accepts international clients and conducts work in English.
To begin, clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding how early relationships shape current reactions. Online sessions using this approach look at patterns that lead to anger or distance and work to shift those responses over time. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and building a collaborative relationship; it helps people feel understood while they work through practical problems and decide on next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In online CBT sessions clients learn concrete techniques to notice automatic thoughts, test them, and try new behaviors to reduce reactivity.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with the client to choose methods that fit their goals and day-to-day life. That collaboration includes checking which techniques are most useful and adjusting the plan as progress is made.
The original biography does not specify particular session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy routine, permit shorter check-ins, or make regular scheduling easier. Online work can support practicing skills between meetings and bringing real-time situations into conversation for immediate problem solving.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
District of Columbia
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting issues, trauma and abuse, anger, addiction, grief, and related areas such as communication problems and codependency.
What is her therapeutic approach or style?
She uses Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, CBT, DBT, and Mindfulness Therapy. Sessions emphasize practical skills, examining relationship patterns, and changing unhelpful thinking.
How much experience does she have?
She has 24 years of experience as a licensed social worker in the District of Columbia.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - practicing in the District of Columbia.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.