Shakiya Harrison

Shakiya Harrison is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Virginia. She brings ten years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, mood concerns, substance issues, grief, and major life changes. Her style is straightforward and empathetic, focusing on what each person needs right now.

Shakiya listens to personal stories and looks for practical steps clients can take between sessions. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help people recognize unhelpful patterns and try new ways of coping. She also draws on acceptance and commitment ideas to help people clarify values and take meaningful action.

Many clients she has worked with faced medical or chronic health challenges, end-of-life concerns, trauma, or co-occurring mental health and substance use issues. She aims to meet people where they are and build goals that feel doable. Sessions often cover immediate problems and skills for handling stress, sleep, and daily routines.

Her approach is collaborative. She discusses options, adjusts strategies when needed, and helps clients practice new skills between appointments. Progress is built one step at a time, with attention to both practical change and emotional coping.

Shakiya works with a wide range of concerns related to relationships, identity, parenting, career transitions, and coping with life changes. People who want clear suggestions, moment-to-moment support, and a calm, focused listener may find her approach helpful.

Approach-focused online therapy that fits your life

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take steps toward those values even when difficult thoughts or feelings show up. It can help with depression, anxiety, and decisions during life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches specific skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, mood concerns, sleep, and behavior change. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the person's experience and pace, offering a nonjudgmental space where the therapist listens and reflects to help clients find their own solutions.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try techniques that fit the situation, and adjust plans as progress and preferences emerge. Clients help shape which methods are used and when to shift focus.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as shorter check-ins during a work break or avoiding travel time. It can also be easier to keep appointments while managing caregiving, medical needs, or relocation. Because session formats are not specified here, confirm the available options before booking so they match your schedule and needs.