Shemica Cole, LICSW
Compassionate LICSW for trauma and relationships
- Attachment-informed care
- CBT and mindfulness
- Family and relationships
About Shemica Cole
Shemica Cole, LICSW, is a licensed independent clinical social worker practicing in the District of Columbia with 24 years of clinical experience. She brings long-term experience supporting people facing depression, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, career transitions, and a wide range of life stressors and identity-related issues.
Her clinical approach is personalized and draws on evidence-informed methods tailored to each person s needs. She often integrates client-centered techniques, attachment-based insights, cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior skills, and mindfulness practices to help clients build practical coping tools and greater emotional awareness. She emphasizes collaborative planning so that therapeutic goals and methods reflect each person s priorities.
Her therapeutic style is open, warm, and respectful, and she uses humor alongside hope to support progress. As a LICSW - a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker qualified to provide clinical mental health services - she aims to equip people with the skills and confidence to navigate relationships, parenting, career concerns, and the aftermath of trauma. Her work centers on recognizing and celebrating diversity while helping clients take actionable steps toward meaningful change.
Her clinical approach is personalized and draws on evidence-informed methods tailored to each person s needs. She often integrates client-centered techniques, attachment-based insights, cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior skills, and mindfulness practices to help clients build practical coping tools and greater emotional awareness. She emphasizes collaborative planning so that therapeutic goals and methods reflect each person s priorities.
Her therapeutic style is open, warm, and respectful, and she uses humor alongside hope to support progress. As a LICSW - a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker qualified to provide clinical mental health services - she aims to equip people with the skills and confidence to navigate relationships, parenting, career concerns, and the aftermath of trauma. Her work centers on recognizing and celebrating diversity while helping clients take actionable steps toward meaningful change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Shemica Cole have?
Shemica Cole has 24 years of professional experience.
Is Shemica Cole a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LICSW credential. 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.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Shemica Cole uses a blend of approaches to meet different needs. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns - it helps clients understand relationship dynamics, address attachment wounds, and build more secure connections. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client s own goals and perspectives, offering a supportive, nonjudgmental space where people can explore concerns and grow at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, offering practical strategies to manage anxiety, depression, and everyday coping challenges.
Finding the right approach is part of the work; Shemica collaborates with each person to select methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process helps refine treatment over time so it remains relevant and effective.
Online therapy offers real flexibility for people balancing busy lives or living far from in-person services. Sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it possible to engage with licensed professionals from home, on the go, or while traveling. These options can increase accessibility and make it easier to maintain consistent care while adapting to changing schedules.