Shamika gives amazing counsel, listens to my concerns, and challenges me at appropriate times. I don’t know what took me so long to start doing therapy, but I am so glad I did. I think I would’ve been a much healthier, calmer, less anxious person if I had started sooner. so thankful for Shika and she has helped me grow as a person and the parent.
Shemica Cole, LICSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Shemica is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Shemica. View 36 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in District of Columbia
Recent reviews
Shemica is amazing! She’s helped me to open up about certain things that other people have not been able to help me with. I feel more open and connected with my life as a result. Thank you!
More about Shemica
- 20 years' experience
- Female
- LICSW
I am a licensed clinical social worker in Washington, DC. I have been a licensed social worker for over 15 years. I have worked with clients concerned about a variety of issues including : depression, relationship issues, parenting issues, anxiety, and employment challenges. I have also worked with adults with history or trauma and abuse.
My approach is tailored to your needs and among others may include CBT, EFT, ESFT, and Gestalt Therapy. Through conversation we will develop a plan of action tailored to your needs.
My therapeutic interaction is open, warm, and respectful. I utilize humor coupled with hope in therapy. I recognize, welcome, and celebrate diversity. My professional aim is to equip you with the right tools and confidence to use your skills to live your life to the fullest.
Every new beginning starts with a deep breath and a decision to do differently. When you are ready to take that breath and make that decision, I am here to assist and encourage you.
I look forward to working with you!
Shemica Cole, LICSW
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Depression
Addictions
LGBT
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Infidelity
Jealousy
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Paranoia
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Sexuality
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Shemica Cole's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588833719.
- LICSW · District of Columbia · LC50081005 · Expires July 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.
Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.
Reviews for Shemica Cole
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Shamika gives amazing counsel, listens to my concerns, and challenges me at appropriate times. I don’t know what took me so long to start doing therapy, but I am so glad I did. I think I would’ve been a much healthier, calmer, less anxious person if I had started sooner. so thankful for Shika and she has helped me grow as a person and the parent.
Shemica is amazing! She’s helped me to open up about certain things that other people have not been able to help me with. I feel more open and connected with my life as a result. Thank you!
I’ve only been meeting with Shemica for a short time, but I feel like we’ve been meeting for much longer! Shemica is warm, a careful listener, and enthusiastic about me and my personal growth. I’m so glad I was connected to her.
Outstanding !!!
Shemica has been my therapist for about 2 years now. She makes it fun, while also helping me in tremendous ways. I am a totally different and more confident person now since meeting her.
Shemica is kind, empathetic, and a great listener. I always feel supported when speaking with her.
Seminar has been very helpful with reinforcing good behaviors and redirecting me when IlI need to be reminded how imprtant my self care is to making progress.
Shemica has been so instrumental is supporting me through some really difficult experiences in the most gentle and empowering way. I am beyond grateful for the way in which she guides me to the knowing I need to make the next right choice and have grace for myself in the process. Her approach is so authentic and her energy is something that I channel even when not in session.
Dr. Shemica GETS IT, and she understands me. She understands my goals and is helping me work to attain them. I’m so grateful!
amazing - in just 2 sessions she totally "got me" I have so much Hope now - what a blessing for me too have been matched with her. thank you
Shemica is understanding and a great listener. I would highly recommend her.
Shemica Cole is so helpful and kind!
Shemica is AMAZING!!! Professional and authentically human, she is excessively skilled at listening, providing excellent perspective, and guidance on how to help you help yourself. Shemica is a gift to this planet! ❤️!
She understands where my mental health is and listens and gives me advice that meets my needs. I am really enjoying having her as my provider.
Shemica is the right fit for me. I need someone that’s pretty direct and I get a lot out of our interactions… she’s not afraid to tell me what I need to hear and always has a different perspective that I appreciate!
Shemica is so wonderful. She has helped me so so much and she makes me feel like a friend!
Easy to talk to with a great sense of humor
Shemica has been great to work with. Her matter of fact approach is exactly the style I like and need. Very nurturing in her approach, yet firm, and I like the level of accountability she had provided me during our sessions.
Shemica has been absolutely wonderful!
I was matched with Shemica for my first time using BetterHelp and I am so happy with the sessions we have had. She is a very positive and encouraging person to speak with, highly recommend!!
Shemica is amazing! Her ability to connect with others and intuitively provide helpful advice, guidance and making you feel seen, heard and understood is far more than what I could ask for from a therapist. Shemica is a gem and I’m grateful to have her as a therapist. She just gets it!
Shemica is understanding and has patience. She is also relatable and has a great sense of humor
Shemica is amazing!! She has taught me a lot about how to take care of myself and cope with changes in my life. She’s wonderful!
Shemica is great! I wish Better help would offer 60-90minutes sessions, however. And getting a hold of any leadership of BetterHelp to discuss this seems next to impossible.
Shemica is a warm and kind professional with a lovely sense of humor that keeps sessions moving in a positive light :) She has been a huge help in shifting my perspective around life and improving my relationship with myself.
Amazing!
She’s a great help to my problems. I need a person like her who’s a great listener and can give professional help
Shemica, has been the listening ear and guiding hand that I really needed. I really appreciate her help and support.
For my first time in therapy, Shemica has completely exceeded my expectations!
Shemica is the absolute best. I love working with her. It's been easy to form a connection, she has helped me learn some great coping skills for some of the issues I struggle with. She is so real and authentic, I look forward to every session with her. I greatly appreciate everything that she does. Honestly, I cannot recommend Shemica on Better Help enough. It has been so convenient and helpful to schedule or reschedule my video live sessions with her. She is true to herself and encourages you to be true to yourself. When she says she appreciates diversity, she means it! As I am working through gender dysphoria right now. Shemica helps you take things one step at a time. As I struggle with anxiety and worrying over my worries, she helps bring you back to focus on one issue/thing at a time. She helps open up your perspective and get you out of your tunnel vision. Shemica is one of my favorite people to interact with. It can be so hard to find a good therapist, someone who actually cares about you, is genuine, and shares/respects your values. I recommend Shemica 100,000 percent.
Shemica is kind. Empathetic and caring. I enjoy working woth her. She makes therapy less intimidating. I would highly recommend Shemica. She's a highly effective professional.
Shemica is a wonderful therapist who listens and provides a lot of wisdom and joy for me in our sessions. She has been a huge help and I look forward to our sessions each week.
Shemica is the first therapist I’ve ever really felt comfortable and safe with. She’s so encouraging and genuinely cares about me. I appreciate her so much.
She is real and cool.
Shemica is wonderful, and has been very helpful to me right from the beginning of our first session. I appreciate her and am already using her advice regularly!
Wonderful human being. She takes such great & detailed care of me!
Frequently asked questions
Does Shemica Cole offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Shemica Cole works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Shemica Cole speak?
Shemica Cole speaks English.
How many years of experience does Shemica Cole have?
Shemica Cole has 20 years of experience.
Where is Shemica Cole licensed to practice?
Shemica Cole is licensed to practice in District of Columbia.
Does Shemica Cole accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Shemica Cole accepts clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Shemica Cole offer?
Shemica Cole offers clients Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Shemica Cole?
Shemica Cole can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Shemica Cole?
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