LSW
5-24
Hello everyone! My name is Shawala! I am a Licensed Social Worker, with an area of concentration focusing on Children, Youth, and Families. My educational background: I have my Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Illinois. The youth and young adults are our future! So, it will always be my goal to support them and make sure they can attain their goals and navigate this world and life we live in. I have experience working with adolescents, teens, and young adults. My approach to therapy is to make it a life changing but yet rewarding experience! Some of the modalities I feel are important in therapy are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Client Centered Therapy. Through it all, I want therapy to be looked at as a fun way to talk through life and it’s highs and lows to create balance. I will always strive to create a welcoming, supportive, and caring environment.
In my spare time, I love to travel and see new places with my family! I love to read and journal! Journaling has been a form of therapy for me, it has helped me by pouring my thoughts on paper and self reflecting and measuring progress in my life! I also like to walk and explore nature! For me, walking is another form of therapy. It helps improve my mood and gives me a boost of energy!
I look forward to meeting and working alongside you all!