Mental Health

Shuqueta Thomas

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapst Associate

Mesquite, TX
In-Person / Virtual

Specialties

AnxietyCodependencyFamily ConflictGriefInfidelityLife TransitionsMarital and PremaritalParentingPostpartum"PregnancyPrenatalRacial IdentityRelationship IssuesSelf EsteemStressTrauma & PTSDWomen's Issues

Patient Focus

ChildrenCouplesFamilyIndividualsWomen

Attributes

CalmOpen-MindedWarm

Accepted Payments

AetnaAnthem Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Cross Blue ShieldCignaOptum HealthSelf-PayUnited Behavioral HealthUnitedHealthcare

Overview

Shuqueta is an EMDR-trained marriage and family therapist who creates a safe, compassionate space for healing, guiding clients from survival to thriving with personalized care rooted in CBT, EFT, and lived empathy

Treatments

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Family TherapyGroup TherapyHumanistic TherapyMindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)Narrative TherapyPschodynamic TherapyPsychological Education & Pschoeducation

About

Shuqueta, originally from Chicago, Illinois, moved to Texas at ten with her mother and older sister. During this time, she witnessed her mother’s journey with mental illness, which ignited her passion for counseling and helping others navigate difficult paths. This experience gave her a deep understanding of the complexities of relationships and their significance.

At the core of Shuqueta’s approach is creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can freely explore their emotions and vulnerabilities. She emphasizes that life does not come with a manual, and her goal is to help clients transition from merely surviving to thriving by collaborating closely with them throughout their journey.

Shuqueta holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Argosy University and a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Abilene Christian University. She is an EMDR-trained therapist who utilizes CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy to aid healing.

Outside of her professional life, Shuqueta cherishes spending time with her husband and children, whether traveling or enjoying a lively game night at home. A self-proclaimed food enthusiast, she loves discovering new culinary experiences.

Education

MA in Marriage and Family Therapy

Additional Information

Professional Organizations

AAMFT

Clinics

My Locations

Mesquite