What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
About Shakiema Raphael
Focus areas
Anxiety
Depression
Mood Disorders
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Gottman Method
Dialectical (DBT)
Motivational Interviewing
EMDR
Reality Therapy
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
Black or African American
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Shakiema Raphael
I help clients address their past trauma, work on emotional regulation, engage in inner-child work, and more. I love helping clients come out of their depression or anxiety, see their potential, and find their purpose in this world. I guide them in building their self-esteem, enhancing their self-awareness, and improving their overall functioning and stability.
I followed the path to the mental health field due to my own personal struggles growing up. I come from the Caribbean, where mental health and therapy were taboo, and there was little support when I struggled with extreme anxiety and panic attacks. With my go-getter attitude and desire to challenge myself, I decided to go deeper into a field that empowers me to help others in their processes. I earned both my Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Mental Health Counseling from South University, which equipped me with the knowledge and skills to support my clients effectively.
I am a firm believer in going through the process of therapy alongside my clients and allowing them to see that they are not on their journeys alone. We will work together through the dark times and the good times, always remembering that through everything there is a light at the end of the tunnel. I have worked in the mental health field since 2012, mostly in the substance abuse field in multiple capacities. I am a therapist who challenges you but also helps you be gentle and empathetic to yourself.
What should a new client know about working with you?
The intake process focuses a great deal on your current issues and patterns of your upbringing. I like to relate our current issues with our past complex traumas so that we can see the unconscious survival coping skills we have been struggling with for years. I assign homework and believe that therapy is 30% of the work you do outside our sessions to build on the therapeutic foundation. It is important for you to see the work inside and outside of our sessions so you can see that you can also be a force for yourself and your growth. Clients who are truly ready to go deep, get vulnerable, and fight their old patterns and coping skills that no longer serve them are my go-to. Therapy is work and it can be ugly but it can also be beautiful in the end.
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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.
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- South University, Master's in Mental Health Counseling
- South University (Bachelor's)
NPI number
1811527880
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What practice does Shakiema Raphael work with?
Shakiema Raphael works with Grow Therapy.
What are common reasons for patients to see Shakiema Raphael?
Shakiema Raphael frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Shakiema Raphael on their profile.
What languages does Shakiema Raphael speak?
Shakiema Raphael speaks English.