About Shenika
Shenika Whitaker-Carlos is an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Sex Offender Treatment Professional in Richmond, VA. She has been working with youth and their families for over 20 years.
She has a Masters in Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University and has worked as a Corrections Counselor, Counselor Supervisor, Aggression and Behavior Management Program Supervisor, Therapist Supervisor, and a Mental Health Therapist.
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In her 20+ years of experience, Shenika has developed a passion for helping adults, youth and families address the stigma of mental health issues and create an atmosphere of acceptance and inclusion.
Therapy Types
Shenika works with clients in Richmond, VA, and provides a wide array of evidence-based treatments including:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Cannabis Youth Treatment
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Aggression Replacement Training
She is a member of Aspect Counseling and Psychiatry’s Intensively Trained DBT Team.
Specialties & Expertise
Shenika specializes in and enjoys working with clients with the following struggles:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
- PTSD/Trauma
- Self-harm and suicidal behaviors
- Substance Abuse
Community Specialities
Shenika enjoys helping those in the following communities:
- Coming soon…
Ages Served
Shenika works with individual and group clients ages 11 and up:
- Teens (11+)
- Adults (18+)
- Older Adults (65+)
Treatment Modality
Shenika has experience providing individual, group, family therapy, and crisis intervention services to a diverse population of people.
- Individuals
- Groups
- Families
Service Areas
Shenika works out of our Richmond, VA office, but sees clients from the following nearby areas:
- Henrico, VA
- Short Pump, VA
- Glen Allen, VA
- Ashland, VA
- Goochland, VA
- Hanover, VA
- Mechanicsville, VA
- Midlothian, VA
- Chesterfield, VA
Telehealth Therapy
If you don’t live in the Richmond, VA area, Shenika is also available for telehealth therapy in Virginia. Please contact our office to see if you’d be a good fit for telehealth sessions.
License
Shenika Whitaker-Carlos is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Richmond, VA. She is licensed to practice in Virginia since 2015 with license number 0904008931.