What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
“Kanika is warm and supportive. She meets me where I am and is helping me with strategies to manage anxiety and meet my goals.”
More than 1 year ago
“Her knowledge about trauma and how it affects your mental health and wisdom to process trauma has really been helpful to me. I have learned so many things about myself and my mental wellbeing. I truly believe that I’m going to be a better version of myself because of this experience.”
More than 1 year ago
About Kanika Shelly
Focus areas
Anxiety
Parenting Counseling
Self Esteem Issues
Behavioral Therapy
Racism Issues
Stress Management
Depression
Relationship Struggles
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Couples
Adults (25-64)
Families
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Integrative
Motivational Interviewing
Trauma Focused
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
Black or African American
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Kanika Shelly
My name is Kanika Shelly, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional. I earned my Master's in Counseling from John F. Kennedy University. My practice, Jamaa Healing Collective Wellness Services, reflects my collaborative and integrationist approach to therapy. I employ various methods to facilitate healing, including treatment, trauma-focused family integration, holistic treatments, and strength-based approaches. I have over ten years of experience as an Associate and Therapist and am licensed to practice in California.
My work has focused primarily on marginalized communities, and I am passionate about helping families thrive. I believe in working from a strength-based perspective and encouraging individuals to see themselves as perfect, whole, and complete beings within the context of their family. Healthy families create healthy individuals who produce healthy connections and ultimately heal global communities.
I look forward to the opportunity to collaborate with you.
What should a new client know about working with you?
"I am deeply passionate about helping families, couples, and young adults build and maintain healthy and fulfilling relationships with others. My area of specialization lies in working with families and couples looking to strengthen their bond, particularly those dealing with the complexities of blended families and co-parenting. I understand that building a strong family unit can be a challenging and emotional process, and I am dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment for families and couples to work through their issues and improve their relationships.
In addition to my work with families and couples, I also provide support to young adults aged 19-24 years old who are navigating the challenges of early adulthood and building their own families. As a young adult, I am passionate about helping others in this age group establish their independence, develop meaningful connections with others, and navigate the challenges of starting a new phase of life.
Whether you are struggling to build a strong family unit, looking to improve your relationship with your partner, or seeking support as a young adult, I am here to help. With my expertise and empathic approach, I am confident we can work together to help you achieve your goals and build the fulfilling relationships you deserve."
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Kanika Shelly, LMFT has 200+ in-network plans.
More information on payments and coverage
Payment is due after each session and will be charged with your card on file for any portion of patient responsibility. Receipts will be provided at the time of the charge. This typically takes place 2-4 weeks after the session, once your insurance has had a chance to process the claim. We try our best to verify eligibility, but it is ultimately your responsibility to check coverage and out-of-pocket costs for services. For out-of-network visits, you will be billed at the provider’s self-pay rate, and we can provide an invoice for you to submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement based on your plan’s benefits.
Popular visit reasons
Cognitive-Behavioral Family Therapy
Depression
Pre-Move In Couples Counseling
Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Therapy
Cognitive-Behavioral Family Therapy
Depression
Pre-Move In Couples Counseling
Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- John F. Kennedy University, Master's in Counseling
Awards and publications
- Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional.
NPI number
1447661277
Patient reviews
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Overall rating
5.00
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Kanika is warm and supportive. She meets me where I am and is helping me with strategies to manage anxiety and meet my goals.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
She’s amazing, I’m so grateful I found her she’s has been helping me a lot.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
She listens meets me where I need to be ! She’s kind too
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Her knowledge about trauma and how it affects your mental health and wisdom to process trauma has really been helpful to me. I have learned so many things about myself and my mental wellbeing. I truly believe that I’m going to be a better version of myself because of this experience.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
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Is Kanika Shelly accepting new patients?
Kanika Shelly generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Kanika Shelly's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Kanika Shelly accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Kanika Shelly online?
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What practice does Kanika Shelly work with?
Kanika Shelly works with Grow Therapy.
What are common reasons for patients to see Kanika Shelly?
Kanika Shelly frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Kanika Shelly on their profile.
What languages does Kanika Shelly speak?
Kanika Shelly speaks English.