- Respectful and direct
- Goal-focused strategies
- 18 years experience
About Shakita
Shakita Stewart is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 18 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, and relationship challenges. Her work also addresses trauma and self-esteem concerns. She aims to meet people where they are with respect and sensitivity.
Her approach is practical and goal-oriented. She adapts conversations and plans to each person's needs. Sessions often include strategies to recognize patterns, shift unhelpful thoughts, and try new behaviors. She also supports people coping with life changes like separation, pregnancy, career shifts, or financial strain.
Shakita draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify thoughts that fuel anxiety and panic, and then test new ways of thinking. She uses Motivational Interviewing to explore what matters most and to strengthen motivation for change. Solution-Focused Therapy helps set clear, short-term goals and build on small wins.
Clients working with her may address specific concerns such as abandonment or attachment issues, communication problems, mood concerns, and panic disorder or panic attacks. She also supports people dealing with post-traumatic stress and the aftermath of abuse.
She invites a collaborative tone in sessions. The goal is to create a plan that fits daily life and individual strengths. People who want straightforward tools and a respectful listener may find her style a good fit.
How Shakita's Approaches Translate Online
Shakita uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thoughts that increase anxiety and panic, then test new ways of thinking and behaving. CBT often focuses on practical exercises and short experiments people can try between sessions to see what works.She also uses Motivational Interviewing to explore what matters most to each person and to strengthen motivation for change. This approach is collaborative and helps clarify goals when someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. Together they choose techniques and a pace that fit the person’s needs.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which online formats are available. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, cut travel time, and allow quicker check-ins during transitional periods. They also make it simpler to practice skills in real-life settings and bring progress back into sessions for discussion.
Areas of expertise
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can Shakita help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include panic disorder and panic attacks, mood concerns, and communication problems.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is practical and collaborative. She tailors conversations and plans to each person's needs and focuses on clear, achievable steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of professional experience working with people on anxiety, motivation, trauma, and relationship issues.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.