Shanice Fluitt

Hello there! My name is Shanice, and I consider myself a relational therapist. I utilize modalities that explain human behavior through relationships. I typically work with clients, particularly women, who’ve experienced trauma or challenging family dynamics such as insecure attachment, co-dependency, people-pleasing, and estrangement. Often, these experiences lead to mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, substance abuse, loss of identity, low self-esteem, or difficulty forming or maintaining platonic and romantic relationships.

I work with my clients through the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy. I strive to support my clients in understanding how their past experiences have affected their current thoughts, behaviors, and belief systems and how to pursue lasting change. 

I received my Masters in Social Work from Fordham University and my Bachelors inPsychology from the University of Central Florida. Prior to becoming a therapist, I worked in child welfare and case management, supporting children and their families.

In my clinical work, I have worked alongside individuals to understand themselves better by processing trauma, identifying triggers, regulating emotions, and pursuing self-acceptance. I support my clients in maintaining their growth through setting healthy boundaries, establishing their value systems, and practicing healthy communication skills. Trauma has a physical impact on our brains, which changes the way we think about ourselves, people, and the world -sometimes leading us to feel hopeless and disconnected from ourselves. However, there is hope through healing. Healing allows us the courage to change or accept the aspects of our lives that hold us back.