Shanice Applewhaite (she/they)

I approach my work from a social justice lens. My job can be to hold hope, to hold space, or to help you hold yourself accountable. We can unpack / repack / replay and rewrite stuck and hurt narratives, broken family systems, and coping mechanisms that no longer serve us. We can make space for you to come to terms with all facets of your identity (and there many possible intersections), in your own way, and on your terms. We can do process work, gently uncovering past and present wounds, giving them voice and presence. At times it can also be a space to just get some shit off your chest. We can spend time understanding your different parts, and how those inform your sense of safety and wellness. We can reflect on the intersection between your life and world, and find ways to cope with the state of things, and the systems which often seek to suppress us. We can also identify our own shit, and take responsibility for what we have control over, and how to identify when we don't.

I identify as non-binary and view the world through that lens, however, I also understand the reality I face as an outward-presenting black woman in America and I hold great pride in my survivability and adaptability. I also identify as a biracial black queer therapist and these identities inform my work. As a therapist I want to offer a space that feels secure, intentional, and communal. I value honesty, healthy boundaries, a deep sense of community, play, pleasure, and hope. I have a strong interest in the intersections between individual experience, the surrounding environment and sociological pressure. I am a nature lover, and find deep solace communing in the woods, mountains, and near large and small bodies of water. I am a parent to two cats, and love them dearly. Dance and play are my passions as well as writing and laughing with friends.