- Collaborative listening
- Skills for daily life
- Support for recovery
About Shakiya
Shakiya Harrison is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and codependency. She practices in Virginia and brings ten years of experience to her work. Shakiya aims to support people through life changes, grief, trauma, and relationship concerns in a straightforward, compassionate way.
She uses practical, talk-based methods to help people identify patterns and try small changes. Sessions often include skills from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to manage upsetting thoughts and feelings. Motivational interviewing ideas help when making difficult changes, and client-centered principles guide a respectful, listening stance.
Shakiya has worked with people facing serious medical issues, end-of-life matters, mood disorders such as bipolar disorder, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and substance misuse. That background informs a steady, problem-focused approach when life feels overwhelming. She explains options plainly and helps set realistic, short-term goals.
People who meet with her can expect a collaborative style. She asks questions, listens closely, and offers exercises that can be used between sessions. The goal is to build day-to-day coping and reduce behaviors that keep someone stuck.
Shakiya received a Bachelor of Social Work from Virginia State University and a Master of Social Work from Norfolk State University. She holds the LCSW credential and has worked in clinical social work for a decade. Her experience includes community and medical settings where practical supports matter.
To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules sessions according to the therapist's calendar. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How therapy approaches shape online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small committed steps toward them, even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It can help when someone feels stuck or is coping with chronic stress or mood issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening without judgment and following the person's pace, which supports trust and helps people feel heard.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of initial work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and daily realities and then suggest methods to try. This collaborative process lets people test what fits and adjust over time based on what helps most.
The original biography lists chat, email, phone, and virtual options, so confirm current session formats before booking to be sure they match your needs. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use these formats to teach coping skills, offer behavioral experiments to try between sessions, and support ongoing recovery without requiring in-person visits.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, codependency, trauma, grief, relationship and family concerns, sleep and eating problems, parenting strain, ADHD, and related issues.
What is the therapy style like?
Her style is collaborative and practical, combining client-centered listening with tools from CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to set achievable goals.
What kind of experience does she have?
She has ten years of clinical social work experience, including work with people facing serious medical conditions, end-of-life challenges, mood disorders, trauma, PTSD, and substance misuse.
Where is the therapist based and what are her credentials?
She is based in Virginia and holds the LCSW credential as noted in her professional profile.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography notes availability for chat, email, phone, and virtual sessions; confirm current session options before booking to match your needs.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start therapy with this clinician?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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