About
My name is Shameca D. Ricks . In 2000, I graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a minor in Gerontological Studies. Upon graduation, I worked for nine years as a social worker within nursing homes and rehabilitation centers. I worked closely with hospice residents, assisting families in making decisions surrounding end of life care.
In 2013, I graduated with a Master's Degree in Social Work specializing in Substance Abuse Treatment from East Carolina University.
I also work with adults providing individual counseling for life's challenges. I am also an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist who has experience in working with all gender identities across this spectrum. If you are experiencing challenges with substance abuse, anxiety, depression, stress, mood disorders, or need a helping hand with life difficulties, I am here to help. I strive to provide a relaxed and comfortable environment that promotes trust and healing. I am dedicated to walking with you every step of the way on your journey to wholeness. My therapeutic approach is eclectic and tailored to the needs of the individual. I utilize CBT, Strengths Based, DBT, and Solutions Focused approaches to provide practical strategies, behavioral change, and personal growth.It does not matter who you are or what you have been through, you can recover!
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Entity Type: Individual; Not Sole Proprietor
Organization Name: Opportunities Industrialization Center, Inc.
Gender
Female
Client Focus
- Preteens/Tweens (11 To 13)
- Adolescents/Teenagers (14 To 19)
Therapy Specialties
- ADHD
- Addiction
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bipolar
- Career Counseling
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Chronic Pain
- Codependency
- Depression
- Grief
- Hospice
- LGBTQ Issues
- Life Coaching
- Panic Attacks
- Parenting
- Phobias
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Trauma And PTSD
- Women's Issues
Treatment Orientation
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Based Approaches
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Trauma Focused
Modality
- Couples
Years in Practice
7 years
Languages
- English
Faith
- Christian
Healthcare Provider Taxonomy
- Code: 1041C0700X
- Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
- Classification: Social Worker
- Specialization: Clinical
Credentials
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist Associate (LCAS-A)
Licenses
Name | License Number | State |
---|---|---|
LCSW | C009720 Verify | NC |
Practice Locations
90 Guardian Ct
Rocky Mount, NC 27804-3017
Phone Number: (252) 212-3350
Fax Number: (252) 212-0322