Dr. Shanea Patrice Thomas

Dr. Shanea Patrice Thomas is a compassionate therapist and licensed clinical social worker who welcomes individuals from all walks of life—those who embody awkwardness, brilliance, and vibrancy. She creates an environment where clients can laugh deeply, cry openly, and embrace their authentic selves. Dr. Thomas believes that therapy and counseling are powerful choices for carving out personal boundaries, spaces, and the liberation needed in life’s complex cycles. With a primary focus on trauma, she offers inclusive support as individuals navigate their unique journeys. Her educational background and clinical training are rooted in psychodynamic psychotherapy, enriched by interests in attachment theory and the holding environment, as well as frameworks like Intersectionality, Empowerment Theory, Decolonizing/Oppressionist Theory, and Disability and Healing Justice. Dr. Thomas is committed to accompanying clients through their hurt, grief, pain, confusion, and angst until they are prepared to identify their next steps. For those ready to explore what an unapologetic and affirming therapeutic space feels like, Dr. Thomas warmly invites them to embark on this transformative journey together.