About Page — Actualized Counseling & Community

Our Mission

Helping heal together is not only my aim as your clinician but also as a member of the Raleigh community. Through therapy and neighborhood events promoting emotional wellness, Actualized Counseling & Community wants to assist in making the best version of you a reality.

Hi, I’m Shanita. I’m a therapist and the founder of Actualized Counseling & Community. My goal is to create a space where people feel comfortable being honest about what they’re carrying, without fear of judgment or having to “hold it together.”

I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, trauma, obsessive thoughts, emotional overwhelm, and major life stressors. I also proudly support LGBTQIA+ clients and individuals navigating multicultural experiences and identity-related challenges.

My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and down to earth. Together, we explore how your thoughts, emotions, experiences, and different “parts” of yourself influence the way you move through everyday life. In therapy with me, you can show up as the achiever, the caretaker, the entrepreneur, the daughter…or the version of you that’s simply exhausted. I don’t need you to show up trying to be perfect - I want you to show up read to build awareness, create healthier patterns, and feel more connected to yourself!

I know reaching out for support can feel intimidating, which is why I offer free consultations to help you decide whether this feels like the right fit for you. Let’s talk soon if you’re ready to get started.

This space was created for high-achieving people who are tired of carrying everything on their own - the ones who look “fine” on the outside while quietly battling stress, anxiety, burnout, or emotional exhaustion underneath it all.

Many of my clients are hardworking, driven, and deeply self-aware, but still struggle with prioritizing themselves. You may be used to functioning in survival mode…but therapy with me can be a space where you finally exhale.

Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship stress, identity exploration, or simply feeling disconnected from yourself, my goal is to help you better understand your patterns, strengthen your emotional well-being, and create healthier ways of moving through life.

You do not have to figure everything out alone!

Allow me to be a supportive member of your community.

Click here to schedule a consultation or Assessment

Our Mission

1053 E Whitaker Mill Rd., Suite 115, Raleigh, NC

ACTUALIZED COUNSELING & COMMUNITY is committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the confidentiality of your personal and health information.

This Privacy Policy and Notice of Privacy Practices explains how we collect, use, and protect information you provide through this website and during the course of receiving services.

1. Website Privacy Policy

Information We Collect:

Name, email address, phone number, and any other information voluntarily submitted through contact forms.

General website usage data via cookies and analytics tools (e.g., IP address, browser type).

How We Use This Information:

To respond to inquiries or contact requests.

To schedule services or provide requested information.

To improve website performance and user experience.

Data Protection:

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties.

Our website may use third-party tools (e.g., Google Analytics, contact form plugins) that collect data according to their own privacy policies.

Cookies:

This site may use cookies to improve functionality.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings if preferred.

2. HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices

As a healthcare provider, ACTUALIZED COUNSELING & COMMUNITY complies with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This section explains how your Protected Health Information (PHI) may be used and disclosed.

Your Rights:

You have the right to access and request a copy of your records.

You may request corrections to your health information.

You may request a restriction on certain uses or disclosures of your information.

You have the right to request confidential communications.

How We May Use or Share Your Information:

For treatment and care coordination.

For billing, insurance claims, and healthcare operations.

When required by law (e.g., mandatory reporting, court orders).

Safeguarding Your Information:

Your health information is stored and

transmitted using secure, HIPAA-compliant platforms.

Only authorized personnel have access to your records.

3. Electronic Communication Disclaimer

Please be aware that communications via email or website contact forms may not be fully secure. Do not submit sensitive personal or clinical information through these methods.