- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Shakira
Shakira Thomas is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Tennessee with seven years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, grief, anger, and depression. She also focuses on concerns such as attachment and abandonment, body image, caregiving stress, codependency, communication problems, and separation issues.
Shakira emphasizes that clients know their own stories. She listens for strengths and patterns that can be put to work. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps and on learning skills that help in everyday situations. Conversations tend to be direct and respectful, with attention to what the person wants to change.
Her approach draws on client-centered methods that keep the person's goals central. She also uses cognitive behavioral strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Mindfulness techniques are offered to build awareness and reduce reactivity in stressful moments.
Shakira brings existential questions into sessions when people want to consider meaning, values, and life direction. Motivational interviewing can be used to strengthen readiness for change and to turn intentions into action. These methods are chosen to match the concern at hand and the client's preferences.
People who come for support can expect practical tools, conversational reflection, and collaborative planning. Shakira works in English and practices in Tennessee. Prospective clients are invited to begin by completing the site's matching process and scheduling a first meeting to see if the fit feels right.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's goals and perspective. In practice this means the therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps shape goals that feel relevant to the client. It is useful for relationship concerns, feelings of emptiness, and caregiving stress.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses clear steps and exercises that people can try between sessions to reduce anxiety and change unhelpful behavior patterns. Mindfulness methods build present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity to stressors like social situations.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and try methods that match the client’s goals, needs, and preferences. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as the work continues.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online meetings helpful because they can fit sessions around work, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Others prefer fuller session times for deeper work; these preferences can be discussed and arranged once session formats are confirmed.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, anger, and depression, plus related issues like attachment, codependency, and communication problems.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions are practical and person-focused. She uses listening, goal-setting, and strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Tennessee.
Do sessions take place in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether phone or video meetings are available.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.