ABOUT ME

I currently serve as the CEO of Mara’s Lighthouse Counseling Center, a premier Mental Health Group located in Jacksonville, FL. I recently served two terms as the Unit Chair of the National Association of Social Workers Northeast Florida Unit.  I’m a Qualified Expert in Child Welfare, Certified Child Welfare Case Manager, and EMDR Therapist.  I’ve hosted retreats and support groups for adult women and provide clinical supervision to professionals in Social Work and Marriage and Family Therapy seeking licensure. I am Licensed in Social Work in Florida, Georgia, Illinois, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas.

I have over 10 years of experience in the mental health field and specialize in Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Sexual Abuse and children. I firmly believe that compassion and commitment are an integral part of clinical supervision. I am committed to helping clinicians develop their skills and abilities through a collaborative and supportive relationship.

Shamara focuses her energy on cultivating the Mara’s Lighthouse team and others through Supervision and training. Shamara will begin leading profession development and support groups in the near future.

EDUCATION

Bachelors of Psychology - Florida State University, 2009

Masters of Social Work - Florida State University, 2011

Certificate in Child Welfare, Florida State University 2011

Certification in Child Welfare Case Management,

Florida Certification Board 2012

Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker - SW12874

Georgia Licensed Clinical Social Worker - CSW006764

Illinois Licensed Clinical Social Worker - 149023189

South Carolina Licensed Independent Social Worker - Clinical Practice - 14957

North Carolina Licensed Clinical Social Worker - C015493

Maryland Licensed Clinical Social Worker - 32404

Awards

The National Association of Social Workers

Florida Chapter - Social Worker of the Year 2022