
Shameka Bolden
(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
I welcome and affirm all identities at my practice. I am dedicated and passionate regarding issues that impact individuals identifying as minority status.
I am a licensed professional counselor in VA. I identify as a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, Person of Color) clinician. My private practice is dedicated to working with minority and cultural-related stressors, gender-based violence and issues related to trauma, anxiety, and depression. I believe therapy is a safe place to explore, process and develop your best self. I have a M.A.Ed. in Counseling graduating from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. My specialty is in working with children, adolescents and adults. I am passionate about helping individuals of varying ages achieve peace in every situation, gaining insight and emotional wellness. My skill set involves a variety of techniques and modalities such as bibliotherapy, creative arts work, mindfulness and person-centered therapy. I specialize in working with children, teens and adults.
Practice hours (EDT)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Academic Concerns
- Anxiety
- Body Image
- Depression
- Life Transitions
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Perfectionism
- Racial Identity
- Racial/Cultural Oppression or Trauma
- Self-Esteem
- Trauma
- Women's Issues
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Preteens (10-12)
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
Special groups
- Body positivity
- People of color
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Christian Counseling
- Cognitive Restructuring
- Humanistic Therapy
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Sand Tray Therapy
- Play Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Location
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Door can be opened easily
- Flat path to the front door
- Service animals allowed
- Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
Remote options
- Voice
- Video
Payment options
$170 — $190per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – Virginia
- Anthem – Virginia
- Anthem Healthkeepers Plus – Virginia
- Cigna – Virginia
- Optum – Virginia
- United Health Care – Virginia
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- In-network insurance
- Out-of-pocket
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Online
Credentials
Licenses
LPC
Virginia Department of Health Professionals
0701008827, Virginia
Certificates
RPT
Association of Play Therapy
Registered Play Therapist
Education
Radford University
BS (Bachelor of Science), 2015
Major - Psychology Minor - Sociology
Virginia Tech
MA (Master of Arts in Counseling), 2017
MAEd in Counseling