Dr. Shasheena Polk is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Post-Doctorate Fellow who specializes in working with children and adolescents. She has extensive experience providing therapy, behavioral interventions, and psychological assessments across schools, hospitals, and outpatient mental health settings.

Education & Training

· Doctorate Degree in Clinical Psychology

· Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in Children & Adolescents

· Second Master’s Degree earned during doctoral training

· Doctoral Internship – MiraCare Neuro Behavioral Health

Board Certifications & Credentials

· Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Treatment Areas & Services

· Anxiety Disorders

· Depression

· ADHD

· Grief & Loss

· Anger & Aggression

· Adjustment Disorders

· Self-Injury

· Suicidal Thoughts & Behaviors

· School Challenges

· Child & Adolescent Therapy

· Neuropsychological Assessments

· Psychological Assessments

Treatment Modalities

· Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

· Psychodynamic Therapy

· Family Systems Therapy

Languages

· English

Philosophy of Care

Dr. Polk believes every individual is unique and tailors treatment to each patient’s personal needs, strengths, and experiences. She emphasizes building strong therapeutic relationships while helping children, adolescents, and families develop healthier coping strategies and emotional resilience