Shanika Wallace (she/her)

LMSW
Accepting Clients

I am a licensed Social Worker in the state of Connecticut & Massachusetts. Currently accepting NEW clients.

Social Worker in Manchester, CT
Supervised by Patricia Parks, LCSW

Services
  • Individual
  • Child

About My Clients

Do you struggle with acting on your emotions and it has a significant impact later? Taking the first step into the therapeutic world is difficult. At times even holding the mirror to ourselves and really being honest that we need someone to talk to can be challenging. Do you feel it is hard to hold it together, seeking a work life balance, feelings of avoidance, or finding yourself unemotionally present? I would love to walk with you on this journey, providing a safe space!

My Background and Approach

Through an authentic & transparent approach I would love to help you stop accepting those deal breakers of life. I am passionate about parenting, foster care and adopted youth, adolescence, undergraduates, young adults and helping you establish a true connection with your life mission! The time is now. You deserve to Live A Better You!

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I am a Licensed Master’s Social Worker with an array of experience across the lifespan and with various populations. With over 10 years of experience I am passionate about a strengths based and solution focused approach. My mission is to help you gain insight and clarity in your journey of Wellness. Whether you want to implement new goals or set boundaries.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Solution Focused Brief Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Adoption Issues Anxiety Depression
Other Issues
  • Adoption Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Burnout
  • Depression
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Out of Network
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Medicare
  • Anthem
  • Medicaid
  • Optum
  • United Behavioral Health (UBH)
  • Oxford Health Plan
  • United Healthcare
  • Blue Cross
  • ConnectiCare
  • HUSKY
I have experience with the following
  • Christianity

At A Glance

  • Experience: 9 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $70 - 175/session

Info

Email Shanika
222 Mckee Street
Manchester, CT 06040

Reach out to Shanika