- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship problems
- Trauma and abuse
About Shakiyah
Shakiyah Demelien is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina with four years of experience. She works with people who face stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and depression. She also focuses on issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, caregiver stress, and feelings of isolation.
In sessions she keeps conversations direct and practical. She listens to what feels most pressing and helps people talk through specific problems. That may include looking at patterns in relationships, learning ways to manage anxiety in social situations, or addressing past hurt that continues to affect daily life.
Her approach adapts to the person in the room. She and the client set goals together and try methods that match those goals. Examples might be changing unhelpful thought patterns, practicing new ways of communicating, or using gradual steps to face fears.
Shakiyah aims to help people find clearer choices when decisions feel overwhelming. She notices how emotions, behavior, and relationships interact and works with clients to make adjustments that fit their lives. Progress is measured in practical ways, such as improving how someone manages stress or reducing avoidance of important social situations.
She provides services in English and practices in South Carolina. Before scheduling, people are asked to confirm current session options and how they prefer to meet.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online work
Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on changing how people think and behave, and these methods can work well in online sessions. Cognitive approaches help people recognize and test unhelpful thoughts, which can reduce worry and avoidance in social settings. Behavioral methods use gradual steps and repeated practice to face fears and build confidence in social situations.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively with the client to choose techniques based on the client's goals, symptoms, and preferences. Together they will try methods and adjust what does not fit until they find what helps the most.
The original biography did not list specific session delivery formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make sessions easier to fit into a day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also makes it simpler to continue steady work on anxiety, relationships, and stress without rearranging too much of daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, and depression, plus related problems like attachment and isolation.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions are practical and conversational, focusing on clear goals and steps to address problems that feel most urgent.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working as an LPC in South Carolina.
What credentials and region apply to her practice?
She is an LPC licensed in South Carolina and provides services based in that state.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile did not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking to know how sessions are offered.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.