Shawynque Shankin, MA, LMFT

Shawynque Shankin, MA, LMFT I strive to be authentic to who I am as a person. As a therapist, I strive to be authentic to who I am as a person. This is your time and your session!

I believe that in session we can celebrate successes, while at the same time, we can be honest about the necessary steps to achieving goals. In session it is my goal to celebrate your successes, while at the same time, working on the necessary next steps to achieving your identified goals. As a therapist I strive to meet my clients where they are in order to provide the best possible change. Regar

dless of the starting point I strive to help my clients discover what aspects of their thinking and behaviors are hindering them from being who they aspire to be. It is important to adapt my theoretical orientation to each client’s individual needs. I am a client-centered and solution-focused therapist. With children and families, I combine Experiential, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to provide an experience that is unique and personal to you and your family. I have found when working with adults CBT and DBT are amazingly effective at helping clients manage anxiety, depression, and expanding their coping skills. At the end of the day, I want to get to know who you are, as the client.

If you're looking for someone who will listen and not judge, come find me at Focus Therapy Clinic. My clients say I'm li...
08/11/2026

If you're looking for someone who will listen and not judge, come find me at Focus Therapy Clinic. My clients say I'm like that auntie that's going to love on you by keeping it real. Come in, take your shoes off (mine already are 😉), get comfortable, and let's talk 💗.

05/26/2026

"We are still fighting, and you expect me to make you a plate?!" 🛑🍽️

We’ve all been there—when frustration is high, the last thing we want to do is act lovingly. But a long time ago, a question from my husband during a big argument completely shifted my perspective on what unconditional love actually looks like.

When we only show love when things feel "warm and fuzzy," we're practicing transactional love. Unconditional love requires consistency, regardless of whether we're happy, sad, or angry in the moment.

So I have to ask: What is your "make the plate" moment? Are you letting your shifting emotions dictate your actions, or are you choosing consistent, loving behavior?

👇 Let’s talk about it in the comments.

Focus Therapy Clinic

10/28/2022

This is so me! I NEVER have shoes on,I sit cross legged in my chair or the floor, and I will color on the floor with my feet waiving in the air (both kids and adults have joined me). We can eat, drink coffee, and if you need a throw blanket cause you a little cold .... I GOT YOU!!! ... come in my office to be real, comfortable, and AUTHENTIC. If that's not for you, then I have some AMAZING therapists with all different personalities so i know we will find the right person

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTR9BBPuW/

OOOOOOO . . . they kept it REAL
10/07/2022

OOOOOOO . . . they kept it REAL

astor Aventer Gray has a candid interview with her husband Pastor John Gray about his most recent health scare, rumors of his infidelity, childhood trauma, ...

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26555 Evergreen Road Ste 870
Southfield, MI
48076

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 3pm
Tuesday 10am - 3pm
6pm - 9pm
Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
6pm - 9pm
Saturday 11am - 3pm

Telephone

+12484300594

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