About me

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
  • Relationships
  • Family conflicts
  • Trauma, Abuse
  • Depression
Also experienced in:
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 , Read more...

Clinical 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

Years of Experience: 20

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

DC LICSW LC50081005


Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Shemica Cole. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Regain might be different.

Written on Apr 25, 2024 after therapy with Shemica for 1 year on issues concerning relationship

The first therapist that understands me and I feel comfortable with!

Written on Apr 23, 2024 after therapy with Shemica for 8 months on issues concerning relationship

Shemica has been a great and supportive therapist for me and my partner and really helped us through a tough time. I could not recommend her any more highly and have no doubt of her expertise and experience as a therapist.

Written on Jun 26, 2023 after therapy with Shemica for 2 months on issues concerning relationship

She is a very good therapist, she helped me find and identify the problems I was facing and gave me many advices and ways to overcome it, with the therapy I feel much better, I prefer it to everyone who’s going through difficulty, trust me therapy with Shemica is yout solution.

Written on Feb 19, 2023 after therapy with Shemica for 1 month on issues concerning relationship

I really enjoy working with Shemica. She is kind and relatable. I appreciate her emphasis on injecting light into my relationship with my partner.

Written on Dec 13, 2022 after therapy with Shemica for 1 month on issues concerning relationship

She's amazing and to the point of things

Written on Dec 13, 2022 after therapy with Shemica for 1 month on issues concerning relationship

If you could send this option to leave a review after another couple of classes that would be great. That way I could be more detailed. For now though, she's been awesome!

Written on Nov 08, 2022 after therapy with Shemica for 1 month on issues concerning relationship

Very happy about it

Written on Nov 01, 2022 after therapy with Shemica for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Shemica has been an amazing warm ray of sunshine for my wife and I. She is understanding, patient and truthful. She is objective and pays attention to details to tease out issues stated and unstated.

Written on Jun 08, 2022 after therapy with Shemica for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Shemica is a great listener and facilitator. She has really helped my wife and to talk more and to be more understanding of each other!

Written on Apr 11, 2022 after therapy with Shemica for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

So far, so good! Only one session though.

Work with me!