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Shanika Wallace

Pre-Licensed Professional
Last Updated 30+ days ago

Do you struggle with acting on your emotions and it has a significant impact later? Taking the first step into the therapeutic world is difficult. At times even holding the mirror to ourselves and really being honest that we need someone to talk to can be challenging. Do you feel it is hard to hold it together, seeking a work life balance, feelings of avoidance, or finding yourself unemotionally present? I would love to walk with you on this journey, providing a safe space. Fostering growth and vulnerability challenging you to work through your story or anything that is impacting your ability to show up as your best self!

I am a Licensed Master’s Social Worker with an array of experience across the lifespan and with various populations. With over 10 years of experience I am passionate about a strengths based and solution focused approach. My mission is to help you gain insight and clarity in your journey of Wellness. Whether you want to implement new goals or set boundaries.
Through an authentic & transparent approach I would love to help you stop accepting those deal breakers of life. I am passionate about parenting, foster care and adopted youth, adolescence, undergraduates, young adults and helping you establish a true connection with your life mission! The time is now. You deserve to Live A Better You!


Specialties

Anxiety Emotional Regulation Life Transitions Parenting Stress

In-Network Insurance Plans

Shanika Wallace is in network for the following plans:

Aetna Anthem Anthem Blue Cross Blue Cross Blue Shield Cigna and Evernorth Connecticare Harvard Pilgrim Husky Medicaid Optum Oxford UnitedHealthcare

NPI Number

1992255087

Rates

First session $70
Ongoing sessions $1
Sliding Scale Offered: A sliding scale fee "slides" to try to meet the needs of clients who are unable to pay the full fee. Details can be discussed upon consultation.

Practice Hours

Monday 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Thursday 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Friday 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sunday 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Treatment Approaches

Career Counseling Coaching Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) EMDR Family Systems Mindfulness Motivational Interviewing Person-Centered Psychodynamic Strength-Based Supportive Trauma Focused

Modalities

Individuals

Age Groups

Children (6-10) Preteens (11-12) Adolescents (13-17) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64)

Communities

People of Color

Meeting Options

Video sessions available

Qualifications

  • Supervisor(s): Natalie Claude
  • Supervisor License(s): CT-11889

More About Me

  • Languages Spoken: English
  • Race(s): Black or African American
  • Gender(s): Woman
  • Sexual Orientation(s): Straight
  • Religion(s): Christian

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