Shimila Keenum

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About Shimila Keenum

Shimila Keenum, LCSW, RN, is a multifaceted healthcare professional and educator deeply committed to the holistic well-being of her clients. With dual licensure as a Clinical Social Worker and Registered Nurse, Shimila brings a comprehensive approach to her private practice, Grounded Path Holistic Counseling, based in Amherst, VA. Her expertise extends to being a People’s Organization of Community Acupuncture ( POCA) Registered Trainer of the 5 Needle Protocol, a specialized technique in auricular acupuncture, which underscores her focus on integrating mind, body, and heart in healing. Shimila strives to provide a sanctuary for those seeking a holistic path to wellness, offering services that include weekly community 5 Needle Protocol clinics, mindfulness workshops, parenting classes, kundalini yoga, individual, family and group psychotherapy. Shimila specializes in a variety of therapeutic areas, including trauma, depression, anxiety, substance use, and more, employing techniques such as Internal Family Systems, Nonviolent Communication, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to support her clients' journey towards healing and self-discovery. Shimila's approach is deeply rooted in the belief that there is no one-size-fits-all in therapy. She honors the unique constellation of experiences, beliefs, and feelings that each individual brings to their therapy sessions, creating a tailored space that addresses their specific needs.