Shanika Paylor, MA, LCMHC

My name is Shanika and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), private practice owner, psychotherapist, and a student of life. Much like yourself, I originally engaged in my own mental health work with the intention to discover a deeper understanding and awareness of my own behaviors, needs, and values. And, ultimately -- to simply feel better during tough times. I welcome you to the sacred opportunity to engage in a journey to unearth your most true sense of self. Albeit similar to my own experiences and those of many others, I honor your unique life experience and consider you the "expert in the room" when we embark on discussions about your world. My clinical role prompts me to couple evidenced-based approaches and appropriate interventions with a genuine human compassion and unconditional positive regard for you. Metaphorically, our work, together, asks us to come alongside one another for this leg of your journey. I set my intentions, daily, to help you determine why you are here, what you have planned for yourself on this path, and to support you in fostering the connections you intend to nurture, while you are here.