- CBT methods
- Mindfulness use
- Client-centered work
About Shakira
Shakira Thomas is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Tennessee with seven years of counseling experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, grief, anger, and depression. Shakira also addresses family of origin issues, attachment concerns, abandonment, and related areas such as communication problems and codependency.
Her approach starts with listening. She treats each person as the expert on their life and focuses on practical steps that feel doable. Sessions are conversational and goal oriented. Clients can expect straightforward feedback and tools to try between meetings.
Shakira uses several methods depending on what fits best. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the conversation focused on the client's perspective and goals. She also draws on mindfulness practices to manage strong emotions and on motivational interviewing to clarify motivation for change.
She pays attention to how family roles and early relationships still shape present behavior. That can mean working on communication habits, setting boundaries, or sorting through feelings tied to parental or caregiver relationships. The work looks at patterns rather than blaming people.
Sessions move at a steady, practical pace. Shakira aims to build small, measurable changes into daily life. If someone wants to start, they are asked to follow the site's sign-up steps and complete the brief matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Shakira commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and patterns that come from family roles. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes hearing the client’s perspective and supporting their goals through open-ended conversation and reflective listening.She also integrates brief mindfulness techniques to help manage strong emotions and increase present-moment awareness. These practices can be useful when someone struggles with reactivity, rumination, or overwhelming feelings tied to past family experiences.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist and client will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Adjustments are made as the work unfolds so methods match the person’s needs.
The profile does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, save travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find that regular remote meetings help maintain momentum while they work on changing family-related patterns.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, anger, and depression. Related areas include family of origin issues, attachment, abandonment, and communication problems.
What is her therapy style like?
She keeps sessions conversational and practical, focusing on tools and steps people can use between meetings. The client’s perspective guides the work.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional counseling experience. That timeframe reflects her work as an LPC in Tennessee.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Tennessee and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the plan chosen.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
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