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Shemica Cole

LICSW

Shemica Cole , LICSW

Therapist in District of Columbia

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About Shemica

Shemica Cole, LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker), is a Washington, DC based clinician with 24 years of experience supporting adults facing a range of life challenges. She has worked with people dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns, employment difficulties, and adults with histories of trauma and abuse. Her practice emphasizes individualized care, tailoring interventions to each person rather than using a one-size-fits-all model.

Her clinical toolkit often includes cognitive behavioral techniques along with emotionally focused approaches, family systems work, and Gestalt strategies, selected to match a client’s needs and goals. Through collaborative conversation she helps clients identify practical steps and develop a plan of action that builds on their strengths and capacity for change.

Shemica’s therapeutic stance is warm, respectful, and direct, and she uses moments of humor alongside a hopeful orientation to support progress. She values and affirms diverse identities and perspectives, and aims to equip people with the tools and confidence to apply new skills in daily life. She encourages thoughtful, deliberate beginnings and supports clients as they make choices to move forward.

How attachment, client-centered, and CBT approaches translate to online care

Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early and current relationships shape feelings and behavior, helping clients understand patterns in close relationships and build more secure connections; it can be useful for relationship challenges, abandonment concerns, and attachment issues. Client-Centered Therapy places the client’s experience at the center of sessions, encouraging self-exploration and growth through empathic listening and collaboration, which supports confidence and self-esteem across many life concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaching practical skills to shift them, making it effective for anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and coping with change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Shemica works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques as progress unfolds so that therapy stays relevant and practical.

Online therapy offers flexibility by allowing sessions through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit support into busy schedules and to connect from different locations. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver structured interventions, skill coaching, and supportive conversation, helping clients move toward their goals in ways that suit their daily life.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Shemica Cole have?

Shemica Cole has 24 years of experience.

Is Shemica Cole a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds an LICSW, which stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. License details: DC LICSW LC50081005.

In which languages does Shemica Cole provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Shemica Cole located?

Shemica Cole is located in the District of Columbia.

How can I work with Shemica Cole as my therapist?

You can work with Shemica Cole through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Shemica Cole work with international clients?

Yes, Shemica Cole works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Shemica Cole cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityJealousyMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsParanoiaPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

24+ years

Licensed

District of Columbia

Languages

English

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