You take your relationships and your responsibilities
seriously.
When something feels off, you want real solutions, not temporary, surface level fixes.
I do focused, high-impact work with couples who value depth, discretion, and real results. As a Certified Gottman Couples Therapist, I provide intensive couples therapy for relationships at a true crossroads — whether that involves rebuilding trust, learning how to manage conflict, or making intentional decisions about what comes next. My work is structured, research- and trauma-informed, and designed to create clarity in moments that feel unclear.
When separation is the healthiest path forward, I guide divorce mediation with steadiness and intention. I help couples slow the process down so decisions are made thoughtfully rather than reactively. Couples are supported in reaching clear agreements, transitioning successfully into co-parenting when children are involved, and avoiding prolonged court conflict whenever possible. Across every area of my practice, the focus is the same: clarity, discernment, and forward movement.
What changes when we work together
What you gain from doing this work is clarity — and that changes everything. It shifts how you communicate, how you make decisions, and how you maintain progress even when things feel uncertain.
Couples leave with more than tools or agreements. They leave feeling more grounded and confident in their next steps. Whether rebuilding their relationship or redefining it, they move forward with intention instead of impulse — and with confidence rather than doubt.
I'm Shemiah
I’m a Certified Gottman Couples Therapist and Divorce Mediator. I work with couples who are tired of going in circles — whether that’s constant arguments, broken trust, feeling disconnected, or trying to figure out if staying together still makes sense.
I’ve always been curious about communication. As an introverted kid, I was a reader and an observer. I paid attention to what people said — and what they didn’t. Over time, I realized most conflict isn’t about the surface issue. It’s about what’s underneath it. That realization shaped my work. Today, I help couples slow things down, understand what’s actually happening between them, and make clear decisions instead of reactive ones.
I’m a Chicagoan — South Side, specifically. I’m also an entrepreneur and a wife. Healthy relationships matter to me personally, not just professionally. My clients appreciate that I’m direct, grounded, and not easily rattled. We can laugh when we need to. We can be honest when it’s hard. And we stay focused on helping you move forward with clarity.
Beyond the Work
- I’m half homegirl, half professional — I show up authentically and create space for you to do the same.
- I love travel and new experiences and am up for almost anything.
- Chicago is home — and has the best food and beverage scene in the world. Period.
- You can find me on the golf course — it keeps me patient and humble.
- Healthy, fun, and respectful relationships are a non-negotiable in my life.
Credentials & Professional Affiliations
- Certified Gottman Couples Therapist — The Gottman Institute
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) — Illinois, Wisconsin, and Florida
- Illinois & Missouri Supreme Court Approved Divorce Mediator
- AAMFT Approved Clinical Supervisor — American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
- Consultant & Clinical Supervisor — Illinois & Wisconsin
- Founder & Clinical Director — Profound Peace Psychotherapy Collective
- President — Illinois Association of Couples & Family Counselors
- Adjunct Professor & Graduate-Level Clinical Training Leader