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Shakiya Harrison

Compassionate, practical therapy for life’s challenges

LCSW Virginia

Experience
10 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Shakiya

Shakiya Harrison is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Virginia who draws on a decade of clinical experience to support people facing a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges.

Background and approach

She combines practical, skills-focused methods with a strengths-based, client-centered stance to address concerns such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, substance use, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, and struggles with self-esteem. Her background includes substantial work with clients coping with serious medical issues and end-of-life concerns, which informs a compassionate approach to complex life transitions.

In sessions she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness-based strategies, motivational interviewing, and client-centered techniques to help clients clarify goals and develop actionable coping skills. Shakiya emphasizes collaboration, asking questions to learn each person’s unique history and preferences so treatment can be tailored to what they find most helpful.

She accepts international clients and offers video, phone, live chat, and text messaging formats to make therapy accessible and adaptable to different schedules and needs.

Evidence-Informed Approaches Delivered Online

Shakiya uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and build practical strategies to change behaviors and emotional responses; this approach is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life stressors. She also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on clarifying personal values and learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking committed action toward meaningful goals. Additionally, her client-centered orientation prioritizes empathy and collaboration, creating space for each person to shape the pace and focus of work.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription. She partners with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and adjusts methods over time so therapy stays aligned with what is most useful for the individual. This teamwork helps determine whether CBT, ACT, mindfulness techniques, or motivational interviewing should take priority in sessions.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, health issues, or travel. These options make it possible to maintain continuity of care and access therapeutic support from different locations while using approaches that promote practical skill-building and emotional resilience.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma, grief, relationship and family problems, sleep and eating concerns, ADHD, and related challenges.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style blends client-centered listening with practical techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to build coping skills and clarify personal values.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience as a social worker and clinician, including work with people facing life-sustaining medical conditions and end-of-life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is licensed as an LCSW in Virginia with credential VA LCSW 0904012839 and practices from that state.
Can she work with international clients or nonlocal callers?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions with people outside her immediate region.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsDependent personalityDissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Virginia

Languages

English