- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Client-centered care
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 difficulties, grief, anger, and depression. Shakira connects with clients who want practical ways to cope and clearer next steps in day-to-day life.
She uses straightforward conversation to identify what is not working and what can change. Shakira draws on Client-Centered Therapy to listen and reflect what matters most to each person. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to spot patterns of thinking that feed anxiety or low mood and to build small experiments that shift those patterns.
Shakira also integrates Mindfulness and Motivational Interviewing tools to help people notice difficult responses and find motivation for change. She works with issues such as attachment and abandonment, body image, codependency, communication and commitment problems, and family of origin concerns. Her approach breaks larger problems into steps that feel manageable.
Sessions focus on concrete skills, clearer goals, and realistic coping strategies. She supports people who are dealing with divorce and separation, fatherhood challenges, caregiver stress, grief, and feelings of emptiness. The aim is to help clients feel steadier and more able to act in line with their values.
Shakira practices in Tennessee and holds the LPC credential. Conversations are in English. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and formats directly through the scheduling flow.
How her approaches are used online
Shakira uses Client-Centered Therapy to focus conversations on what matters most to the client. That approach prioritizes listening and reflecting so the client sets the pace and priorities. It helps when someone wants honest feedback and a therapist who follows their lead.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT is practical and often helps with anxiety, low mood, and stress by turning broad problems into specific experiments to try between sessions.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before, then shape sessions around that. This is a collaborative process and plans can change as needs evolve.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a weekly schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist during the scheduling steps about what session length and rhythm would work best for everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, anger, and depression. Additional focus areas include attachment, codependency, body image, and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style combines listening with practical tools. She uses Client-Centered techniques alongside CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to set small, achievable goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working with the concerns listed on her profile. That experience shapes how she structures sessions and sets goals.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Tennessee and lists Tennessee as her practice location.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided in the scheduling flow.
How do I begin a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
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