Founder

Hello! I am Dr. Shaniqua Lesesne, the Owner/Founder of Renewed Image Youth & Family Services, LLC. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (in SC & NC), Certified Mindset Life Coach, and Youth Mentor who has worked in the mental health & wellness profession for 10+ years. I specialize in helping clients overcome depression, trauma, stress/anxiety, & low esteem due to past or current life stressors and transitions. It is my life’s purpose and passion to liberate others by helping them to dismantle negative thought patterns, which often lead to negative emotional & behavioral cycles. As people are different and have differing needs, my practice provides three different service types to address these needs: Individual Therapy – to assist those dealing with deep rooted feelings, beliefs, behaviors, and mental blockages that impede a healthy lifestyle balance (a faith-centered approach is also available). Mindset Coaching – to assist those struggling with life’s transitions/challenges by teaching them to clarify goals and identify existing beliefs, and unhelpful patterns of thought, to create an action plan that will unlock their ultimate potential. And Youth Mentoring – to address the emotional and behavioral needs of our youth as they have their struggles too. So, whether I appeal to you as a therapist, coach, or mentor, I am here to help you as you start your journey to renewal.

I too had to do my self-work to overcome my persistent battle with depression which I struggled with until the age of 19. Overcoming depression and dismantling my own negative thought patterns not only required me to renew my mind, but it also required me to face the ugly parts of me; you know, those painful & scary parts we often try to hide? Yes, those parts! I had to meet them face-to-face, expose them, and find strategic ways to uproot them. Was it easy? Absolutely not! But I was determined to free myself so that I can truly begin to LIVE life and not just exist in it. Although I chose to navigate this journey alone, you don’t have to. I am here to help you find the strategies needed to foster peace, and clarity, and gain new perspectives as you start your journey toward renewal.