Hello there! My name is Shajuan Alexander and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Supervisor! I operate my full-time therapy practice virtually for clients in Missouri and Texas. Who am I outside of a therapist you may wonder. I identify as a Black woman who is a wife, mother, social advocate, naturalista and self-care enthusiast. Authenticity/Vulnerability/Integrity are some of the top core values of who I am as a woman and professional. Helping people be human, acknowledging their emotions, creating firm boundaries and healthy relationships are some topics that are important to me and that I choose to highlight throughout my practice. I am a firm believer that in order for a person to be whole, there has to be a foundation of self awareness that can be gained throughout of upbringings or our experiences from difference individuals that we encounter. When clients experience me, I want to leave the impression that mental wellness is achievable. My approach in therapy is one in the same as in my professional career today. My passion is to work alongside my clients, to serve as a guided positive support and a representation of calmness through the chaos.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
While in therapy, I value collaboration and conversation style sessions. While we are in our first session, you can expect to breathe, you may cry, and I welcome it all! Our first session together is for me to meet you where you are!
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I offer to you an empathetic yet enthusiastic encouragement throughout sessions. I represent authenticity the same as my clients, with flaws, imperfect, vulnerable and still in a place of actively learning through every experience that we share. My strength is that I can see through the cape we call "perfectionism" and help my clients to heal and show up authentically as a result of therapy with me.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I love to work with Adults(over 18 yearly old) that are professionals, entrepreneurs or people who want to truly find their purpose and/or balance in life. I love to work with clients who are over-thinkers(anxiety) or overachievers( imposter syndrome), clients navigating life transitions, friendship woes and breaking unhealthy generational patterns. My client may struggle with loneliness, isolation, constant worry about their future. However, when they are in session with me it is my goal to hold space and make my client feel seen and heard.