Shacoya Bates

Bio

Shacoya Bates is a Clinical Psychologist who practices from an integrative lens that incorporates aspects of Liberation Psychology, Contemplative Psychology, and Relational-Cultural Theory. She prioritizes collaboration, self-reflection, and exploration in the therapeutic process. She believes in creating and holding a safe space with her clients to get curious about their thoughts and experiences and honor their whole selves.

Shacoya is from Pennsylvania and comes from a large family. She is a wife, mother,
first-generation college graduate, and lifelong learner passionate about education, social justice, and advocacy work. Shacoya enjoys dancing, hosting cookouts, taking a good nap, and most things from the ’90s and early 2000s.

Area(s) of Expertise

Community psychology, mutilculturalism, BIPOC and first generation students