Yes. All sessions are provided through secure telehealth, available to clients located anywhere in North Carolina.

Individual therapy sessions are $140, and couples sessions are $150. Payment is due at the time of service.

Golden Lotus accepts select insurance plans. Please reach out directly to verify coverage and eligibility before scheduling.

Yes. If you have out-of-network benefits, documentation can be provided for possible reimbursement through your insurance provider.

The first session is a space to talk through what brings you to therapy, explore your goals, and begin building a supportive relationship.

Shanika supports clients navigating anxiety, trauma, grief, identity exploration, relationship concerns, and major life transitions.

You can schedule through the Client Portal or contact Shanika directly using the form on this page.

Aside from insurance/cost and scheduling compatibility, discerning which therapist fits best may come down to their education, background, areas of focus, and clinical training. When interested in knowing if I may be a great values or ideals fit to work with, please consider the following info about the basic ideas that govern my practice:

My Values
This practice is rooted in the belief that healing is both personal and political. My work is guided by the following values:

• Liberation & Justice: Mental health does not exist outside of systems. I name and hold space for the impact of racism, sexism, capitalism, fatphobia, homophobia, transphobia, ageism, ableism and other forms of oppression.
• Consent & Collaboration: You are the expert on your life. Therapy is a partnership.
• Embodiment & Wholeness: Your body, emotions, history, and spirit all belong here.
• Accessibility & Community Care: Therapy should not be reserved for the privileged few.
• Humanity Over Perfection: I value honesty, humility, and repair over clinical distance.

Working with me feels conversational, grounded, and intentional. I’m engaged, curious, and honest—and I believe therapy is something we do together, not something done to you. I balance evidence-based approaches with deep respect for your intuition, culture, values, and survival strategies. I’ll offer reflections, questions, and tools, while always honoring your autonomy and consent. We move at your pace. We make room for complexity. We take your nervous system seriously. You don’t need to perform wellness here. You don’t need to be “ready” or have the right words. Curiosity is enough.

Many incoming clients meet with me to work on:

• Navigating trauma, grief, or complex life transitions
• Exploring identity, boundaries, intimacy, or relationship patterns
• Feeling burned out by systems that were never built with them in mind
• Seeking meaning, grounding, or spiritual connection
• Ready for therapy that is honest, affirming, and collaborative