LPC, 9 years of experience
Hi I'm Shakirra. I'm a firm believer that every person deserves to be heard and welcomed, regardless of culture or background. This belief is the cornerstone for my passion for counseling. I specialize in depression, anxiety, daily life stress race & LGBTQIA issues . I know asking for help isn't easy, so congratulations on taking the first step towards healing! My approach is warm, encouraging, and motivational. I can't wait to work with you!
In our first session I introduce myself and describe the therapeutic process. I explain the limits of confidentiality and discuss our expectations of therapy.
I utilize trauma-informed approaches , person-centered, motivational interviewing, and CBT techniques. Every approach I take with clients are used with culture and identiny in mind.
My biggest strengths in therapy are my compassion, humor, and ability to be candid yet gentle with the people I work with
I love working with queer people and women of color. My ideal client it motivated but may sometimes feel unsure where or how to start. I have experience working with teens, young adults, and working professionals.