- Client-centered listening
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practices
About Shakira
Shakira Thomas is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Tennessee with seven years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, anger, and depression. Shakira speaks English and works with adults on a range of life challenges.
Her approach starts from the idea that the client knows their story best. She uses client-centered listening to understand what matters and where change feels possible. In practical sessions she blends that with cognitive behavioral techniques to notice patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems stuck.
Shakira also draws on mindfulness strategies to help people slow down and recognize reactions as they arise. Motivational interviewing is used when someone feels stuck and needs to find personal reasons to make changes. These methods are presented plainly and with step-by-step work rather than long theory talks.
Typical conversations cover communication problems, control and commitment issues, family of origin concerns, and the fallout from separation or divorce. She also helps people dealing with caregiver stress, body image worries, codependency, and feelings of emptiness.
Sessions tend to focus on clear goals, small experiments to try between visits, and practical tools to reduce reactivity. People often leave with specific strategies for managing anger and for handling tense conversations at work or home.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy is about listening and following the client's priorities. Online sessions use that same focus to identify what matters most and set clear goals for change.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. In remote sessions clients learn to spot unhelpful thinking and test small behavior changes between meetings to reduce anger and anxiety.
Mindfulness helps people notice reactions instead of acting on them. Guided practices and short exercises fit into daily routines and can be done between sessions to lower reactivity.
Choosing the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods suit their needs, goals, and preferences rather than assuming one path fits all.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online work helpful for fitting therapy into busy days, for shorter check-ins when time is tight, and for using written exercises and worksheets between visits. Licensed professionals tailor the pace and practical tasks so sessions fit into everyday life rather than taking it over.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, anger, and depression, plus related concerns like communication problems and caregiver stress.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is client-centered and practical, combining listening with hands-on strategies such as CBT and mindfulness to change unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience as an LPC working with adults on mood and relationship challenges.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Tennessee LPC and practices in Tennessee.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How do sessions and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.