- Anxiety and stress
- Relationship concerns
- Depression support
About Samiyra
Samiyra Shabazz-Dixon is a Kentucky LCSW with six years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She also supports those coping with feelings of abandonment, attachment concerns, caregiver stress, and loneliness.
Samiyra uses straightforward conversation to help people talk through what matters most to them. Sessions focus on identifying patterns that keep difficult feelings going and trying small, practical changes that can make daily life easier. She encourages direct discussion of communication problems, control issues, guilt, shame, and struggles with purpose or money.
Her work includes attention to post-traumatic stress, impulsivity, and the emotional aftermath of separation or divorce. She helps people process painful memories and notice how past experiences shape current relationships. Samiyra also addresses self-love and forgiveness as part of rebuilding confidence and motivation.
Appointments move at a steady, practical pace. Expect clear feedback, focused conversation, and steps to practice between sessions. The therapist explains options and checks in about what is working so plans can be adjusted as needed.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and costs vary with location.
Approaches used and how online sessions work
Samiyra draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear steps and skills. One approach centers on identifying and changing patterns that keep anxiety and low mood active, using practical exercises and behavioral steps to test new ways of coping. Another approach focuses on processing difficult memories and the effects of trauma and abuse, helping people name what happened and reduce its grip on everyday feelings and relationships.Finding the right approach is something she works through with each person. She will discuss preferences, goals, and what feels most helpful, and then try methods that fit those aims. The plan can be reviewed and adjusted over time based on what is making a difference.
Details about session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists and licensed professionals can adapt exercises for remote work so people can practice between meetings and bring real-life situations into sessions for focused problem-solving.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression, plus related issues like abandonment and loneliness.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses direct, practical conversation to identify unhelpful patterns and try small changes that can help in daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional work experience as a clinician.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Kentucky LCSW and practices from Kentucky.
Can I work with her in another language?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions arranged and what does it cost?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and costs vary with location.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.