Shadeja Nelson is a licensed clinical social worker and a Certified Trauma and Resilience Practitioner, dedicated to helping individuals discover their inner strengths to recover from stress. With a graduate degree in social work from Wright State University, Shadeja specializes in working with clients dealing with anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, anger management, and stress-related challenges. Her goal is to guide her clients toward experiences of joy and purpose by utilizing their existing strengths to develop effective solutions. Shadeja employs a variety of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness and Body Awareness, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, and EMDR Therapy. She is also well-versed in Collaborative Problem Solving and the ARC (Attachment, Regulation, and Competency) model, particularly for addressing traumatic stress in children and their families. With additional training from the Chicago Parenting Program and CAM-S, Shadeja approaches therapy through a client-led and strengths-based perspective, empowering her clients to identify and harness their resources to reach their goals. Her passion for guiding and empowering others shines through in her practice.