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Meet the Team

It is the mission of Open Arms Counseling Center to help you work through past hurt and make positive changes. 
Our vision is to help you overcome the difficulties that prevent you from thinking, feeling, and behaving in ways that are healthy and enhance your relationships, performance, and overall quality of life.

Shaketa Robinson-Bruce, LPC, NCC, CPCS

Shaketa Robinson-Bruce a Board-Certified Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia, and a Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor. She obtained a Master of Science degree in Counseling and Human Development and a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Troy University.

She is currently pursuing a Doctoral degree in Counselor Education and Supervision from Mercer University. Her research interests are historical and racial trauma of African Americans and complex trauma in women. She is the clinical director and founder of Open Arms Counseling Center in Atlanta, Georgia where she provides counseling for women. She has received certification as a Clinical Hypnotherapist and specialized training in Cognitive Processing Therapy, both of which she uses to treat trauma and PTSD. She is currently studying to include Yoga, Liberation psychology, and Anti Oppressive psychotherapy into her work with clients as a social justice counselor.

Shaketa speaks professionally at conferences, colleges/universities, organizations, and community events on the lasting effects of slavery, mental health in African Americans, and intergenerational trauma. She has also been featured on the Therapy for Black Girls podcast, Pop Sugar magazine, and local news discussing mental health issues that are unique to African Americans. Shaketa has practiced as a mental health therapist in residential, community mental health, and outpatient settings since 2005.

Chiquita Golden

Virtual Assistant