Shemiah Derrick, LCPC, CADC

Shemiah Derrick, LCPC, CADC Clinical Psychotherapist

I'm a licensed therapist, Certified Gottman Therapist®, divorce mediator, speaker, and author dedicated to changing how people learn about relationships. By translating relationship science into relatable, real-life conversations, I help people better understand the research behind healthy relationships—and how to apply it in everyday life. Whether through couples intensives, speaking engagements,

mediation, or educational content, my goal is to make evidence-based relationship education more accessible.

I consider time to be a gift that I want to honor. Before every training or presentation, I ask myself one question: "Wh...
08/03/2026

I consider time to be a gift that I want to honor. Before every training or presentation, I ask myself one question: "What do I hope people are still thinking about a week from now?"

Slides matter. Research matters.
But what matters most is whether people leave with something they can carry into their everyday lives.

That was my goal as I prepared to open the Annual Conference, and I'm grateful for every opportunity to share this work.

07/30/2026

This week, I had the privilege of helping open the The NABCJ Annual Conference in Tampa, Florida.
It was an incredible opportunity to share a message I'm deeply passionate about with criminal justice professionals of color from across the country.

Conversations like these remind me why I love teaching, speaking and translating relationship science into practical tools people can actually use.

Looking forward to sharing a few moments from the experience!

Moving how you WANT to is soul care at its finest. You don't have to pick one way to be. You have the right to decide th...
07/29/2026

Moving how you WANT to is soul care at its finest. You don't have to pick one way to be. You have the right to decide the energy you want to bring to every situation.

Need to stand on business, give others something to pay attention to.
Need to fall back and mind your business, let others carry on with the shenanigans.
Need to pour into yourself, lean into softness whenever needed - no questions asked.

Structure is helpful and healthy but not at the expense of your wellbeing.

07/22/2026

Driving next to the Obamas on L*D kicked off a super dope visit! This will indeed be the first of several visits to the . Driving by this and looking out my office window has been like waiting for Christmas for years 😂 I love intentionality and high quality and they truly delivered. It is gorgeous, inspiring and just what Chicago needed. Me and had a blast - cause that's what we do! - and we will be back. So inspiring to be a part of history - to be continued!

New month! A little reintroduction 👋🏾 swipe to learn more ➡️Over the past few years, my work has evolved—and so has the ...
07/06/2026

New month! A little reintroduction 👋🏾 swipe to learn more ➡️

Over the past few years, my work has evolved—and so has the way I talk about it.

I'm Shemiah Derrick: a licensed therapist, Certified Gottman Therapist®, divorce mediator, speaker and author.

But more than anything...I'm changing how people learn about relationships.

For years, I've helped people navigate some of the hardest moments in their relationships. What I've learned is that too much of what we know about healthy relationships never makes it beyond therapy offices. I think we can do better.

Whether I'm working with a couple, speaking to an audience, developing a course, or creating content, my goal is the same: to translate relationship science into real-life relationships.

If you're here for honest conversations, practical tools, and a fresh perspective on relationships, welcome.

I'm glad you're here ❤️

07/02/2026

Whew! 🔥 brought the heat before we even hit these 90 degree temps! There's not enough characters to capture the that was in that room! It was a true full circle moment for me as a black woman, Chicagoan and professional.

The showed up and showed out looking coordinated 👌, sharing our gorgeous fans (Betta get you one!) and most importantly bringing release with our Spill the Tea activity. Seeing healing right before your eyes is a privilege and will NEVER get old. And of course, laughs, tears of joy and celebrations are a must for us! Looking forward to what comes next!

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.

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Tuesday 2pm - 9pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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