Aurora, Illinois
Shanika Whitaker MSW Clinical Intern
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Works with:
Locations:
Accepts BCBS PPO, Aetna PPO, and Cigna PPO.
Sliding scale available: $30 per session.
I specialize in supporting clients experiencing anxiety and mood concerns, grief and relationship challenges, and motherhood or postpartum adjustments. My goal is to help clients feel more understood, regulated, and empowered as they navigate these transitions.
I use a trauma-informed blend of CBT, DBT-informed strategies, and supportive, relational techniques to help clients build emotional regulation, strengthen communication, and develop meaningful coping skills.
My approach is gentle, validating, and client-led. I strive to create a space where clients feel comfortable expressing themselves openly while we slowly explore the roots of their emotions, relationships, and experiences together.
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