- Goal focused
- Client centered
- Skill building
About Shakiya
Shakiya Harrison is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Virginia. She brings a practical, person-focused approach to sessions and helps people cope with anxiety, depression, addiction, and life changes. She also supports people facing financial stress and related decision-making. She presents as approachable and goal-oriented in her work.
With ten years of experience, she has helped people dealing with serious medical conditions, end-of-life concerns, trauma, bipolar disorder, and substance use. She uses straightforward methods so people can see progress in day-to-day life. Sessions focus on building skills, managing symptoms, and finding workable coping strategies.
Her style draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing. That mix lets her address thoughts, emotions, and actions in practical ways. She adapts tools to each person rather than following a single script.
Shakiya values collaboration; she asks about a person’s goals and tailors plans around them. She also pays attention to how stress and money worries affect choices and relationships. Conversations are framed to uncover workable steps, not just insight.
She speaks English and accepts international clients. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How therapy approaches shape online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while focusing on what matters most to them. It’s useful for stress, anxiety, and decisions about change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches concrete skills to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, respect, and building a supportive relationship so clients feel understood and can set their own goals.Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what they want to change. Together they test methods and adjust the plan if something isn’t working, so therapy fits the person rather than the person fitting the method.
The biography notes chat, email, phone, and virtual sessions, but you should confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, shorter phone check-ins during a lunch break, video sessions for deeper conversation, or messaging for brief updates between appointments. These options can reduce travel time, help keep continuity of care during life changes, and allow people to use approaches like CBT and ACT in day-to-day situations.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addiction, trauma, grief, relationship and family issues, ADHD, and related concerns such as codependency and caregiver stress.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Sessions combine Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered approaches, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to focus on practical change and coping skills.
What is her professional background?
Shakiya has ten years of experience as a social worker and clinical practitioner, including work with people facing serious medical conditions, trauma, mood disorders, and substance use.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Virginia.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography mentions chat, email, phone, and virtual sessions, so confirm current session options before booking to ensure they match your needs.
How does payment or cost work?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; cost varies with location and therapist availability.
What steps do I take to get started?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.