Inspiring Conversations with Apostle: Dr. Shameka R. Pointer

Today we’d like to introduce you to Apostle: Dr. Shameka R. Pointer.

Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
It started off as being told, “YOU WILL NEVER BE ANYTHING”. It started of growing up in foster care. It started off being talked about, rejected and misunderstood. In reality, it didn’t start off good. Along the journey, I had an abortion around the age of 19. A little along way I was in a car wreck which resulted in a broken neck, A little more down the journey I was abused by different men. So, it definitely didn’t look good but somewhere along the journey I found God and my whole life change my career started with a mere thought, but I didn’t know how I was going to get to where I wanted to go. I had been a CNA for over 18 years, but I knew I did not want to continue this career and even though I was making good money it just wasn’t it for me my heart longed for counseling and ministry. So, after doing what was necessary to get my counseling career started. I got my Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate all in Christian Counseling.

I also became a Certified Anger Management Specialist, Certified Hypnosis Therapist, Certified Life Coach, Chaplain, and Social Worker, but this only tells who I am naturally. Ministry-wise, I am an Apostle. I am a Pastor with my husband for Pastor Open Heart International of Atlanta, Georgia. I am the founder of Open-Heart Counseling Services, Inc. (Jonesboro, Ga, Birmingham, Alabama, and Griffin, Ga locations). I am a published author of 15 books with more in the making. I am also in the middle of launching Open Heart Christian University and Bible College which will be open by September 2023. So, I said all that to say this, it started rocky, but my ending will be great……………….

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
It has not been a smooth road. Many days I wanted to give up. My belief was shaky, and I just struggled with my self-confidence. So no, it wasn’t smooth, and it is still challenging but I am going forth with the strength that God gives me.

Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
Open Heart International of Atlanta (Organization) includes. Open Heart Counseling Services, Inc. is a Christian-based Counseling practice. It focuses on Mental and Spiritual Healing together. We are biblically based, and we focus on the root problems. We are on Psychology Today, Thervo, Therapy Tribe, Open Path and more. We are located in three locations. Jonesboro, GA, Birmingham, Ala, and Griffin, Ga. What sets us apart is the Spiritual aspect of the counseling where we provide spiritual deliverance not just secular counseling. We are open M-S 9:00 am -7pm. We also are now taking new clients. If you are wanting counseling services, please contact:
Dr. Shameka Pointer-Allen 229-999-5043
Openheart.vonza.com
www.psychologytoday.com/profile/710942
www.shamekapointer1.tribesite.com

Open Heart Christian University and Bible College (Online)
To enroll:
Openheart.vonza.com
Certified Life Coach Certification
Certified Christian Counseling Certification
Prophetic Training

Open Heart New Harvest International Church
Sunday Services 2nd and 4th Sunday 11: 00 A.M/ 1st and 5th Sunday
Address: 703 s. 9TH Street Griffin, Ga 30224 107 4th Terrace Alley North Birmingham, Ala 30245
Contact: Apostle: Dr. Shameka Pointer -Allen

Is there a quality that you most attribute to your success?
Humbleness, Trustworthiness, Clean Heart and Hands, Ambition and Courage is most important to my success.

Pricing:

• Individual Counseling $25-$95
• Marital Counseling $ 125-$150
• Anger Management $50 a class
• Life Coaching /Christian Counseling $2500

Contact Info:

• Website: https://shamekapointer1.tribesites.com/
• Instagram: openheartcounselor
• Facebook: DrShameka Rena Pointer
• Youtube: @godsmouthpiece

Image Credits
Amari Tyler Wiggins (ATW PHOTOGRAPHY)