About Us
At Believe in Yourself Therapy, we are dedicated to empowering individuals to heal, grow, and thrive. Founded by Shanika McCallum-Coppage, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor, our practice provides compassionate, culturally responsive mental health care to clients across Maryland. With a deep commitment to serving marginalized and underserved communities, our mission is to create a safe, affirming space where clients feel heard, valued, and supported. We specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families navigating challenges related to trauma, anxiety, depression, identity, life transitions, and relationship concerns.
Mission Statement
Vision Statement
At Believe in Yourself Therapy, our mission is to empower individuals to reclaim their voice, restore emotional balance, and rediscover their inner strength through compassionate, culturally attuned, and client-centered care—one healing conversation at a time
“Our vision is to create a world where mental health is embraced as a vital part of overall wellness, and every individual, regardless of background, has access to affirming, transformative therapy that nurtures growth, resilience, and self-belief.”
Meet Our Team
Shanika McCallum-Coppage is the founder and lead therapist of Believe in Yourself Therapy. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC), Shanika brings a deep passion for mental wellness, personal growth, and social change to her work with individuals, couples, and families. With extensive experience supporting diverse and underserved populations, Shanika specializes in helping clients navigate trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions, identity development, and relationship issues. Her therapeutic style is grounded in empathy, cultural humility, and a holistic, strengths-based approach that honors the whole person. She currently holds certifications in the following:
- Certified Austism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS)
- Certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (C-DBT)
- Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP)
- Certified Grief Informed Professional (CGP)
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
Shanika McCallum-Coppage
Owner/Therapist.
Shanika is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, where her research focuses on the impact of family support on academic persistence among African American doctoral students. This commitment to scholarship and advocacy informs her work as a clinician, emphasizing the importance of community, resilience, and representation in mental health. In addition to her clinical practice, Shanika has served in leadership and advocacy roles, including as CEO of Believe in Yourself Therapy, co-chair of Success By 6, and a member of the American Counseling Association. She is passionate about creating safe, affirming spaces for healing and believes that every client deserves to be seen, heard, and empowered to live their most authentic life.