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Shaakira Gillette

Shaakira Gillette

(she/her)

LCSW
20 years of experience
Empowering
Direct
Warm
Virtual

Everything is energy and energy connects everything. Our practice combines mindfulness based cognitive therapy, meditation and other eclectic stress reduction techniques to bring clarity and meaning to your environment. We teach you how to be intentional with your thoughts, the power of the breath, creating your reality, and overcoming obstacles simply by resetting & re-centering your emotions. Shaakira is a Licensed Practitioner in the State of Pa with over twenty years' experience in Behavioral Health. Her modality is Holistic Therapy which supports the alignment of Mind (Mental Health), Body, (Physical Health), Emotional and Spiritual. Ailments is not an isolated problem, an imbalance in one aspect of self-causes distress in the other. This practice brings a harmonious alignment to all elements of a person. With a Dual Master's in Social Work and Public Health, Shaakira is trained to examine the entire person including family dynamics, the effects of trauma, socialization, ecology, and environment. Her innovative techniques combine cognitive behavior therapy with mindfulness, introspective activities, metaphysics and of course holistic practices. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional she will treat the symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder while educating you on the effects of chronic stress on the body and mind. Her prescription is meditation and self-awareness, to dig into layers of stored emotions and to challenge cognitive distortions and limiting beliefs. In addition, as a Board-Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, Shaakira can offer guided hypnosis to facilitate awareness of the subconscious mind. "There is no Greater Agony than Bearing an Untold Story Inside You."- Maya Angelou At Synchronicity we take a deeper look at every auspice of life. Our approach is rooted in Eastern Philosophy, and we believe everything in life has meaning and is connected. Our goal for you is to: Be Brave, Be Magical & Be Well! "Align your thoughts with divine presence, the natural flow of the universe, and your purpose...Synchronicity"

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

Our initial assessment will include a review of your behavioral health history, challenges, and wellness goals. Coaching around mindfulness, diet, lifestyle, energy healing, and more.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

My strength is to make sure you get quality care without feeling as if you are in treatment. We are just two people, meeting together, in a healing space to bring clarity to your environment.

About Shaakira Gillette

Licensed in

Appointments

Virtual

My treatment methods

Mindfulness-Based Therapy

Depression is living in the past, anxiety is living in the future, the only thing that we can control is this moment. Mindfulness teaches us how to "control our controllable's," by living in this moment...one breath at a time.

Trauma-Focused CBT

This method will assist us in understanding how chronic stress has influenced your current thoughts, emotions and feelings.

Hypnotherapy

Exploring the unconscious mind to assist with test anxiety, dieting, smoking cessation, and more! Hypnotherapy consists of three mandatory sessions.