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Shamalla James

Shamalla James

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Psychotherapy Intern
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$50.00
Sessions start at
$50.00

Shamalla is here to support you with emotional regulation, isolation, self-esteem and race- based trauma.

Right for you if:

You’re an adult who experiences anxiety, stress and/or depression.
You’re interested in learning new coping skills to improve your well-being.
You experience systemic oppression or have felt marginalized because of your race and or identity.
You’re experiencing challanges in you relationship and want to learn news ways to communicate.
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Shamalla passionately supports individuals experiencing loneliness, difficult emotions, race-based trauma and low self-esteem. She’s here to guide you through these difficult emotions and the self-limiting beliefs that may impact your self-worth and connections with others. Shamalla can also support clients in navigating the complexities of race-based trauma in schools, workplaces and relationships. With her support, you can confidently embrace your authentic self and your unique journey.

Using her lived experiences, Shamalla understands how challenging it can be to move through the world when dealing with identity-based oppression, self-doubt and difficult emotions. Using a collaborative approach, she will work with you to bring out your story in session by creating a safe, non-judgmental and compassionate space. Within this space, she will support you in expressing your thoughts, feelings and emotions through validation, curious questions and reflection. Shamalla works from a strength-based, anti-oppressive and trauma-informed lens when working with clients but values using other approaches that may better suit your needs and preferences.

When not in session or studying, Shamalla enjoys travelling, swimming, trying out new recipes in the kitchen, playing video games and spending time with her partner, family and friends. Shamalla’s perfect day could be described as snuggling in bed on a crisp autumn day, rewatching Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt or Harry Potter for the millionth time.

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Right for you if:

You’re an adult who experiences anxiety, stress and/or depression.
You’re interested in learning new coping skills to improve your well-being.
You experience systemic oppression or have felt marginalized because of your race and or identity.
You’re experiencing challanges in you relationship and want to learn news ways to communicate.

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Shamalla

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Q&A

What is your favourite thing to do on a Sunday afternoon?
On a sunny Sunday afternoon I love to get a blanket and head to the park with my partner and have a nice picnic with snacks and a few drinks.
On a hot summer's day, what kind of bevy are you reaching for?
When it’s hot out nothing beats a cold bottle of sparkling water.
What's something unique about you?
I am passionate about geneology and have been working on my family tree since 2019.

In Progress: Master of Social Work, University of Toronto (2024)

Ontario Graduate Certificate in Addictions and Mental Health, Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning (2022)

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Honours), York University (2021)

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