Shamika Masharie Stephens MS, LCAS-A
Counselor/Therapist | Addiction (Substance Use Disorder)
261 CLARINGTON CT LUMBER BRIDGE NC, 28357About
Shamika Stephens is an Addiction Medicine Counselor in LUMBER BRIDGE, NC. Shamika evaluates patients using many different procedures, in order to determine what treatments must be carried out in order to properly assess their symptoms. Addiction Medicine counselors provide patient care and consultation for each patient and their families.
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