TIKA SHELBY
CEO | Founder of Transcend Life

Tika Shelby is a creative enthusiast and skilled therapist based in Chicago, IL, offering therapy and counsel uniquely tailored to each individual.

Her therapeutic approach integrates Behavior Modification Models, Cognitive and Internal Family Systems, as well as Motivational, Psychodynamic, and Solution-Based methods. She employs a comprehensive technique to address trauma systems affecting emotional literacy, nuclear survival, and common traditions.

 

Tika has extensive experience working with youth in the Department of Children and Family Services, homeless shelters, and residential facilities.

Her academic background includes a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Master of Social Work from Chicago State University. This foundation has equipped her to build an organization dedicated to helping youth in our communities thrive.

 

Having grown up in the system, Tika understands the challenges of navigating life without a baseline of love, trust, motivation, or direction. Her goal is to be a positive influence and create a safe mental space for youth as they find their paths. In addition to her corporate roles, Tika has pursued extensive training, certifications, and research in family and youth advocacy.

 

Outside of her professional work, Tika engages in therapeutic hobbies such as art, painting, music, meditation, reading, and writing to gain new inspiration and inspire others. She values being her authentic self, spending time with family, traveling, and continuously adapting to new world dynamics.

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"The Hood Healer"