LICSW

Shemica Cole , LICSW

Therapist in District of Columbia

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About Shemica

Shemica Cole is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Washington, District of Columbia, with 24 years of clinical experience. She has supported adults facing depression, relationship and parenting challenges, anxiety, employment difficulties, and histories of trauma and abuse, helping them identify strengths and practical steps forward.

Her work is tailored to each person and may draw on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Ecological Structural Family Therapy (ESFT), and Gestalt therapy depending on client needs. Through thoughtful conversation she collaborates with clients to develop a clear plan of action that fits their life circumstances and goals.

Shemica’s therapeutic stance is open, warm, and respectful. She integrates humor and hope into sessions while recognizing and celebrating diversity. Her professional aim is to equip people with tools and confidence so they can apply skills across relationships, work, and daily life.

She encourages gradual change and practical steps, meeting each person where they are and supporting them as they try new ways of coping and relating. Shemica brings experience, compassion, and a focus on achievable progress to her clinical work.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of relating. It helps people understand trust, closeness, and fears of abandonment and supports building more secure connections with others. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client’s own goals and experiences; the therapist provides empathy and unconditional positive regard so people can explore feelings and discover their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and offers practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Shemica works with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as therapy progresses. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine elements from different approaches to tailor care to each person.

Online therapy provides flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, continue work while traveling or living abroad, and maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are not possible. The range of formats supports different comfort levels and communication styles, allowing therapists and clients to choose what works best for their collaboration.

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 the credential LICSW, which indicates a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. License details are DC LICSW LC50081005.

In which languages does Shemica Cole provide therapy?

Shemica Cole provides therapy 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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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