- CBT methods
- Solution-focused steps
- Trauma-focused care
About Shakita
Shakita Stewart is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 18 years of experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and issues with self-esteem. She also lists social anxiety and phobia among her areas of focus.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. She uses goal-focused work to help people notice patterns that keep them stuck and try different ways of responding. Sessions typically include clear steps, skills practice, and review of what helps between meetings.
Shakita draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at thoughts and behaviors that maintain distress. She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to help set short-term goals and identify immediate changes that feel doable. For trauma-related concerns she applies Trauma-Focused Therapy methods aimed at reducing the impact of past harm on present life.
Motivational Interviewing is part of her toolkit when people feel stuck or uncertain about change. That approach supports exploring values and building commitment to practical next steps. Shakita emphasizes collaboration and paced progress rather than quick fixes.
She works in English and practices in Florida. Sessions are organized around clear goals, skill building, and follow-up between sessions. To begin, prospective clients are asked to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Shakita commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy in session. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on small, achievable goals and highlights what is already working so people can build momentum.She also incorporates Trauma-Focused Therapy when past harm affects daily life, using paced techniques to reduce distress and strengthen coping. Deciding which approach to use is collaborative; the therapist and client review goals, preferences, and what feels workable. The plan can change over time as progress and needs become clearer.
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a weekday break, avoid travel time, or choose a shorter check-in when schedules are tight. Therapists can adapt exercises and homework for remote sessions, and the focus remains on practical steps and skill practice that fit into everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Social anxiety and phobia are listed among her focus areas.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions are practical and goal-oriented with clear steps and skill practice. The work blends thought-behavior work, short-term goal setting, and trauma-informed techniques.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 18 years of professional experience in mental health work. That experience informs her use of several structured approaches.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Florida LMHC and practices in Florida. The credential listed is LMHC.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options with the platform or practice before booking.
How is payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the platform for exact pricing details.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. The questionnaire helps match needs and preferences.