Shacoya Graham

Compassionate, skills-focused therapy for life transitions

LMFT North Carolina

Experience: 5 years in practice
Focus areas: Addictions, Relationship, Family
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages: English

About Shacoya

Shacoya Graham is an LMFT practicing in North Carolina who focuses on addictions, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, and bipolar-related concerns.

Background and approach

With five years of professional experience, she approaches each case with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans to reflect each client's particular circumstances and goals. Her work draws from several evidence-informed approaches, including cognitive behavioral techniques and attachment-focused strategies, applied alongside client-centered and emotionally-focused methods when appropriate.

She emphasizes a collaborative process that adapts interventions to what is most helpful for the individual or family in front of her. Shacoya encourages clients to recognize the courage involved in beginning therapy and aims to provide steady support as they pursue change.

Practicing in North Carolina under the credential LMFT, Shacoya supports people dealing with issues such as addictions, communication and codependency problems, blended family challenges, infertility stress, forgiveness and shame, infidelity, jealousy, life purpose questions, and multicultural concerns. Her style balances practical skills-building with attention to relational patterns and emotional experience.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Options

Shacoya uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical coping skills for issues like addiction, mood shifts, and relationship stress. Attachment-Based Therapy is also part of her work, focusing on how early and current relational patterns shape emotional responses and connection struggles in adult relationships.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. She will work with clients to explore which methods align with their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make scheduling more flexible and allow work to continue from different locations. These formats let clients access therapeutic tools, check-ins, and skills practice in ways that fit their daily life and responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Shacoya treat?

She works with addictions, relationship and family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and bipolar-related concerns, along with related issues like codependency, communication problems, and infidelity.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and compassionate, combining practical skills training with attention to relational patterns and emotional experience to tailor treatment to each client's needs.

What is her clinical background and experience level?

She holds an LMFT credential and has five years of professional experience working with individuals and families on a range of concerns.

Where is she licensed to practice and what are her credentials?

She is a licensed marriage and family therapist in North Carolina with the credential NC LMFT 2527.

Which languages are available for sessions and can she see international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats does she offer for online work?

Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are fees and billing handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What should someone do to begin working with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBlended family issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsDependent personalityDrug and alcohol addictionFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English