- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship problems
- Anger management
About Shahadah
Shahadah Lucas-Curtis is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with nine years of experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, anger, and struggles with self-esteem. Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients.
Her style centers on helping people notice what is working and what gets in the way. She treats clients as the expert on their own lives and helps them use their strengths to manage difficult feelings. Conversations are practical and focused on real-life steps a person can try between sessions.
Shahadah also addresses related concerns such as attachment issues, blended family strain, body image, caregiver stress, and communication problems. She offers help with control issues, separation and divorce, and the emotional effects of domestic violence. Other areas she supports include guilt and shame, isolation, impulsivity, forgiveness, gender dysphoria, and HIV/AIDS related stress.
When anger or impulsivity cause problems, she works through patterns that lead to those reactions and suggests alternatives. For relationship difficulties she helps people improve how they communicate and set boundaries. For anxiety and stress she focuses on small, manageable changes that reduce overwhelm.
To begin, people can 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. Prospective clients are encouraged to confirm current session options before booking.
How evidence-based techniques are used in online sessions
Shahadah describes her work as grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and testing small experiments to change them; this helps with anxiety, stress, and low self-esteem by breaking cycles that keep problems going. Another helpful method looks at relationship and attachment patterns, tracking how past connections affect current interactions and practicing new ways to communicate and set boundaries.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Shahadah collaborates with each person to decide which techniques fit best with their goals, preferences, and daily life. She will explain options, try methods in session, and adjust plans based on what helps most.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten travel time, and allow a quicker check-in when needed. Phone sessions often use less bandwidth and can be a good short check-in, while video sessions allow face-to-face conversation for practicing skills. Ask about current formats when you schedule to find what matches your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger, and self-esteem problems, plus related concerns such as attachment issues and caregiver stress.
What is her approach in sessions?
She treats the client as the expert on their life and focuses on practical steps and strengths people can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience as a counselor working with the listed concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - based in Pennsylvania.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she does accept international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.