Shandra Pettway, LLMSW, Garden City, MI

About Shandra Pettway

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Families

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Shandra Pettway

Shandra R. Pettway, M.Ed., LLMSW, is a compassionate, trauma-informed therapist who believes healing begins in a safe, supportive, and authentic therapeutic relationship. She is passionate about helping adolescents, adults, women, and families navigate life's challenges with greater confidence, resilience, and hope. Before becoming a therapist, Shandra spent more than 20 years supporting children, adolescents, and families in educational settings. Her extensive experience working alongside students, parents, teachers, and multidisciplinary teams has given her a deep understanding of emotional development, family dynamics, behavioral challenges, and the lasting impact of life experiences. Today, she combines that foundation with clinical training to provide thoughtful, evidence-based mental health care. Shandra has experience providing individual therapy, conducting biopsychosocial assessments, developing treatment plans, and facilitating telehealth services. She works with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, relationship concerns, emotional regulation difficulties, grief, and life transitions. Her therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, strengths-based, and culturally responsive, helping clients feel heard, supported, and empowered throughout the healing process. Shandra primarily utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, trauma-informed interventions, mindfulness and psychoeducation. She is also pursuing her Certified Trauma Professional (CTP).

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Popular visit reasons

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Pediatric Tics / Tourette Syndrome

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Pediatric Tics / Tourette Syndrome

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Office location

Reed Behavioral Health

29217 Ford Rd, Suite 115, Garden City, MI 48135

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Education and background

Practice names

Reed Behavioral Health

Education and training

Walden University, Master's in Social Work
University of Detroit Mercy (Master's)
University of Detroit Mercy (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1861239352

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Frequently asked questions

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What practice does Shandra Pettway work with?

Shandra Pettway works with Reed Behavioral Health.

Where is Shandra Pettway's office located?

Shandra Pettway's office is located at 29217 Ford Rd, Garden City, MI 48135.

What are common reasons for patients to see Shandra Pettway?

Shandra Pettway frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Shandra Pettway on their profile.