About

Dr. Shemika has used cognitive behavior, solution-focused, and person-centered therapy. For more than 15 years through her strengths-based, holistic approach the goal has been to help clients understand and clarify their views of their life space, and to learn to reach their self-determined goals through meaningful, well-informed choices and resolution of problems of an emotional or interpersonal nature. She combines traditional talk therapy with alternative treatments to achieve exciting results.

As a passionate and impactful award-winning School Counselor, she helped students, and their families navigate their complex worlds to live a knowledge-rich, healthy, happy life. As a mental health professional and educational leader, she believes in a holistic approach to living; all components of one’s life are interrelated, and she understands the positive impacts of exposure to new and greater opportunities.

Areas of experience include:

Anger Management

Self-Efficacy

Academics

College and Career Readiness

Leadership

Motivational Interviewing

Public Speaking/Communication Skills

Family Changes

Mood Regulation

Stress Management

Trauma

Grief/Loss

Suicide Ideation

From Capella University, she has earned a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership and Management, a Master of Science in School Counseling, and certificates in Addiction Counseling and Marriage and Family Systems. She is also a proud alumnus of Mississippi State University where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She is also a current member of the Georgia Association of School Counselors, American Counseling Association, Licensed Professional Counselor Association of Georgia, and the Professional Association of Georgia Educators.

Dr. Shemika regularly participates in volunteering, speaking engagements, educational workshops, and networking opportunities to ensure that she stays abreast of current trends and community needs.

Dr. Shemika currently sees clients virtually on weekdays from 3:45 p.m. – until 7:00 p.m. She sees clients in person at her office within Attento Counseling in Alpharetta, GA. All appointments can be scheduled by calling our office at 404-951-7851.