- Stress and anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem work
About Shahadah
Shahadah Lucas-Curtis is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with nine years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, anger, and self-esteem. Shahadah also works with related issues such as attachment, body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, control struggles, and feelings of isolation.
She treats each person as the expert on their own life and aims to build on existing strengths. Sessions tend to be practical and straightforward, with an emphasis on clear tools and next steps. Shahadah encourages clients to try small changes and notice what helps.
Her background includes almost a decade working with adults facing life transitions and emotional strain. That experience informs a mix of goal-oriented work and reflective conversation. She pays attention to how relationships and past hurts shape present behavior.
In sessions Shahadah helps people set priorities, practice communication skills, and manage strong emotions like anger and anxiety. She will work through problem-solving, coping strategies, and behavior changes alongside the client. The focus is on what can be done now to make daily life more manageable.
Shahadah offers services in English and accepts international clients. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment.
Approaches for handling stress and relationships online
Many clinicians who focus on stress and relationship work draw on clear, evidence-based techniques such as cognitive methods that look at unhelpful thoughts and behavioral strategies that change habits. Cognitive approaches help identify thinking patterns that increase anxiety or shame and teach practical ways to test and change those thoughts. Behavioral techniques focus on developing new routines, practicing communication skills, and breaking cycles that feed anger or avoidance.Another common method addresses attachment and relational patterns by exploring how early relationship experiences affect current connections. This work helps people notice repeated interaction styles, try different responses, and repair communication when things get tense. It is useful for improving trust, reducing reactivity, and handling conflict more calmly.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to match methods to the client's goals, needs, and preferences. That collaboration includes checking what works in real life and adjusting techniques over time.
Confirm available session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Some formats also use less bandwidth or do not require being on camera, which can help during a work break or a hectic day.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Shahadah help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger, and self-esteem. She also addresses related concerns like attachment, body image, caregiver stress, and loneliness.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and collaborative. She focuses on clear tools, communication skills, and steps that clients can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience working with adults on emotional and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Pennsylvania.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How much do sessions cost?
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.
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