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Shantell Missouri, M.A. |
Therapy is a space to pause, reflect and grow more at peace with yourself by uncovering the many dimensions of who you are. It’s an opportunity to explore your unique nature, the experiences that have shaped you, and the patterns and mechanisms you’ve developed to navigate life. As we build self-awareness, we also uncover the power and agency within ourselves to move toward self-actualization. Your emotions, thoughts, and experiences are not just things to manage.They can become tools and strengths that guide your growth and resilience.
I see each person as multidimensional and deeply connected to the communities and systems around them. Together, we can uncover patterns shaped by both personal experience and the world we live in, while centering your strengths, hopes, and possibilities. My role is to walk alongside you with warmth and curiosity, supporting your journey toward healing, authenticity, and a life that feels freer and more aligned with who you are.
I see each person as multidimensional and deeply connected to the communities and systems around them. Together, we can uncover patterns shaped by both personal experience and the world we live in, while centering your strengths, hopes, and possibilities. My role is to walk alongside you with warmth and curiosity, supporting your journey toward healing, authenticity, and a life that feels freer and more aligned with who you are.
Education & Training
Shantell Missouri is a Ph.D. Candidate in the area Human Development and Psychology at UCLA, where she also earned her Master’s degree. She completed her undergraduate studies at Rutgers University where she studied Psychology and Public Policy.
Shantell Missouri is a Ph.D. Candidate in the area Human Development and Psychology at UCLA, where she also earned her Master’s degree. She completed her undergraduate studies at Rutgers University where she studied Psychology and Public Policy.
Shantell’s research focuses on Black youth’s sociopolitical development and mental wellbeing, exploring how young people sustain hope and foster radical imagination in the face of systemic barriers. Her work is driven by a deep commitment to caring for both individuals and their communities and centers the importance of dignity and agency.
In her clinical work, Shantell takes a holistic and community-rooted approach. Her practice is grounded in the belief that healing is not just individual, but can also be connected to the systems and communities we move through. With warmth and collaboration, she creates affirming spaces where clients’ full identities are supported, valued, and empowered in their healing journeys.
Shantell Missouri, M.A., is a (Registered Psychological Associate (PSB94029322) under the supervision of Gautami P Ashok: PsyD (PSY31767).