Therapist in Gladstone, OR Shantika Green, Therapist

Shantika is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been working with children and families in various settings for nearly 20 years. She graduated from Portland State University with her Master's in Social Work. Shantika utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy and a person-centered approach. She recognizes that our varying intersectionality impacts our journey in life. Her area of focus is on anxiety, depression, stress management and she operates with a culturally responsive and trauma informed framework. In her spare time, Shantika enjoys traveling with her family, doing hot yoga and is an avid reader. Shantika incorporates a strengths-based, solution focused and trauma informed approach to therapy. She operates from a person/child-centered perspective. She understands individuals and families are the experts of their lives and with some guidance and support can reach their optimal mental health. Shantika is bilingual/bicultural and believes in practicing cultural humility.