Akeem Sellers
I am licensed master of social work, serving clients in NY
Work rooted in collaboration
Hi, I’m Shadoe Sellers, LMSW. I believe therapy should be a space where you can show up exactly as you are, feel genuinely heard, and work toward meaningful change without judgment. My approach is simple: meet you where you stand today and work together to figure out where you want to go.
With a Master’s in Social Work centered on trauma-informed practice, my clinical work focuses on helping individuals navigate trauma, anxiety, substance use, and major life transitions. I view therapy as a true partnership. You are the expert on your own life and experiences, while my role is to bring clinical insight, compassionate perspective, and practical tools to the table.
Rather than relying on a rigid template, I integrate evidence-based methods—including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI)—tailored around your unique goals and strengths. You don’t need to have everything figured out before starting. Whether you are processing past hardship or navigating current stress, we will start right where you are to build realistic, lasting change.
What you can expect
- A Grounded Starting Point: No need to have everything figured out before reaching out—we meet you right where you are today.
- Come As You Are: A genuine, supportive space where you can speak openly, exhale, and simply be yourself.
- Actionable Tools: Real-world coping strategies and skills designed to help you navigate daily stress with confidence.
- Equal Partnership: Collaborative, side-by-side guidance where you remain the expert on your own life and story.
Transparent care, clear expectations.
Insurance
Professional training and qualifications.
How I can help.
You don't have to explain yourself to be understood here. I work alongside you, not above you. We'll look at what's going on beneath the surface, make sense of old patterns, and build practical tools that help you feel clearer and more confident.