Shemiah Derrick, LCPC, CADC

Shemiah Derrick, LCPC, CADC Clinical Psychotherapist

05/24/2026

A little PSA before the functions...🧑‍🍳😎

If you learned that relying on others leads to disappointment… you may have learned to rely only on yourself. Dismissive attachment isn’t being cold for no reason. It’s protection.

Let’s talk about what’s really underneath the “I’m fine on my own” energy. Leave a comment below and let me know if this attachment style sounds familiar to you 💗

It’s official ✨ and this is going to be so GOOD!🎤Grateful, excited, and ready for the conversations ahead. Let's go Tamp...
05/19/2026

It’s official ✨ and this is going to be so GOOD!🎤
Grateful, excited, and ready for the conversations ahead. Let's go Tampa!

Most people don’t make this decision because they’re clear. They make it because they’re overwhelmedIf you’re feeling st...
05/04/2026

Most people don’t make this decision because they’re clear. They make it because they’re overwhelmed
If you’re feeling stuck, slow it down first - most people skip this part and the costs are high in the long run.

Comment “STUCK” and I’ll send you a few questions to help you think this through 🖤

04/24/2026

I'm back with another Ask Shemiah! This question is very common and there is no shame in it.

It's SUPER common for feelings to move and shift. The ‘spark’ was never meant to carry the whole relationship. Attraction evolves and what matters is what you build after the butterflies settle.

No more mediocre trainings for therapists that LACK color and culture! This wasn't the easiest task but so worthwhile. I...
04/21/2026

No more mediocre trainings for therapists that LACK color and culture! This wasn't the easiest task but so worthwhile. I wholeheartedly believe in continuing education and have invested quite a bit in my own. But the basic trainings that don't add value and don't account for minority experiences, needs and voices have been sending me! And not in a good way 🤬 But not anymore! 2026 is going to be so 🔥

04/02/2026

I'm never going to be the therapist who is a hypocrite so day and night dates stay in the rotation. This winter didn't disappoint! A sprinkle of the agenda ❄️✨ And spring is around the corner!

Much love for setting the vibes

04/02/2026

What is healthy conflict? Is that a thing???
Me and my team have been having good conversations recently about healthy communication in relationships. Our unpopular opinion: Healthy couples argue. Avoiding conflict doesn’t create peace, it creates distance. The real skill is learning how to communicate when emotions are high and understanding feels far away.

Whew Chile! This quarter/month has been something else 🫠 But can't let Women's History Month end without expressing grat...
03/26/2026

Whew Chile! This quarter/month has been something else 🫠 But can't let Women's History Month end without expressing gratitude for the amazing women I am:
1. in community with
2. in service of and
3. helping to become future female leaders!

Let's be real that women get things done and carry the vision. Looking forward to what's coming next!

For my 🧘‍♀️🧘‍♂️ folks Savasana (“corpse pose”) is everyone’s favorite — mostly because you finally get to lay down 😂 Bu...
03/15/2026

For my 🧘‍♀️🧘‍♂️ folks

Savasana (“corpse pose”) is everyone’s favorite — mostly because you finally get to lay down 😂 But it isn’t a reward. It’s intentional space for the mind and body to align and complete the practice.

After a bomb Yin session with , I’m setting an intention to start with that same energy — rest and alignment as the intention, not something earned at the end. Follow along to see how it goes...

03/03/2026

We’re back with another Ask Shemiah 💬

Today’s question is a real one…
What do you do when a relationship feels off — and you can’t tell if it’s just a communication issue… or a sign it’s not meant to be? That in-between space can feel confusing and heavy.

Comment below if you’ve ever experienced this. How did you handle it? 💗

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