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Shanika Toms
Counseling · Therapists

Shanika Toms

Phoenix, ArizonaAccepting Clients

Shanika Toms is a therapist aiding individuals to find balance and connect with their authentic selves through mindfulness and DBT.

Embarking on a journey of self-discovery and emotional growth can be a unique challenge for individuals with special needs. Navigating life's complex tapestry requires a fine balance and understanding, especially when feeling imbalanced, lost, or disconnected. Phoenix-based therapist, Shanika Toms, has tailored her expertise towards individuals seeking a path to emotional maturity and spiritual well-being, with her services resonating strongly with the special needs community.

With a compassionate heart and independently licensed credentials, Shanika specializes in drawing out one's authentic self, promoting higher levels of emotional and spiritual awareness. Her approach is particularly beneficial for those who may feel overwhelmed by the mainstream pace and are looking for an inclusive and understanding method of therapy. Her focus is on facilitating her clients' development of increased awareness, guiding them to reach new levels of emotional intelligence through therapeutic intervention.

Shanika's mastery in teaching mindfulness allows individuals to integrate these techniques seamlessly into their daily lives, helping them to experience and appreciate the present moment more fully. This practice can be incredibly advantageous for those with special needs, providing a structured way to navigate emotions and reduce anxiety.

Employing Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills as a foundation, her therapeutic approach is reinforced by a variety of evidence-based methods aimed at fostering healthy changes. The goal is to meet clients exactly where they are, offering a sanctum of calm and safety for inner work that demands careful and meaningful attention. Shanika's serene environment is designed to be accessible and comforting, enabling clients to explore their inner landscape without external pressures.

In addition to DBT, Shanika employs various other evidence-based strategies to aid her clients. Her commitment to creating an accessible and empathetic space underscores the importance of specialized services that cater to the unique challenges faced by the special needs community.

Those residing in or near Phoenix, AZ, who are seeking a guide in their quest for emotional balance and spiritual connection, can find solace and professional support with Shanika Toms. Her dedication to helping individuals discover their sense of self makes her service not just a therapeutic intervention, but a journey to the heart of what it means to live with awareness and intent.

At a Glance
Age GroupsElders (65+), Adults
SpecialtiesAnxiety, Racial Identity, Coping Skills
InsuranceAetna, BlueCross and BlueShield, Medicare
FeesIndividual Sessions$150
OnlineYes

Basic Information

Age GroupElders (65+) · Adults

Modalities and Specialties

Issue
AddictionADHDAdoptionAlcohol UseAnger ManagementBehavioral IssuesBipolar DisorderBorderline Personality (BPD)CodependencyDepressionDissociative Disorders (DID)DivorceDomestic AbuseDomestic ViolenceDrug AbuseDual DiagnosisEmotional DisturbanceFamily ConflictGamblingGriefHoardingImpulse Control DisordersInfidelityInternet AddictionLife CoachingLife TransitionsMood DisordersObsessive-Compulsive (OCD)ParentingPersonality DisordersRelationship IssuesSelf EsteemSelf-HarmingSpiritualityStressSubstance UseSuicidal IdeationThinking DisordersTrauma and PTSDWomen's Issues
Specialty
AnxietyRacial IdentityCoping Skills
Client Focus Participants
FamilyIndividuals
Therapy Delivery MethodsAcceptance and Commitment (ACT) · Art Therapy · Attachment-based · Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) · Compassion Focused · Culturally Sensitive · Dialectical Behavior (DBT) · EMDR · Emotionally Focused · Experiential Therapy · Expressive Arts · Family Systems · Internal Family Systems (IFS) · Interpersonal · Intervention · Jungian · Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) · Motivational Interviewing · Multicultural · Music Therapy · Narrative · Person-Centered · Positive Psychology · Relational · Schema Therapy · Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) · Somatic · Strength-Based · Trauma Focused

Availability and Payment Options

Accepted Insurance PlansAetna · BlueCross and BlueShield · Medicare
Offers Online TherapyYes
FeesIndividual Sessions$150

Contact the therapist

Phoenix, Arizona 85004
www.brainbodywellnessaz.com
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