- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Shaakira
Shaakira McMillon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with seven years of experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem struggles, compassion fatigue, addictions, family and intimacy-related concerns, and parenting strains. She also supports people coping with life changes and challenges tied to chronic illness, caregiving, body image, and fertility.
Shaakira uses clear, practical methods in sessions. She listens without judgment and helps people set manageable goals. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to notice and shift unhelpful thinking. She also uses client-centered work to follow what matters most to each person.
Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are part of her approach. Mindfulness work helps people notice difficult feelings such as guilt or shame without getting overwhelmed. Motivational interviewing helps clarify values and next steps when someone feels stuck or ambivalent.
Narrative elements are used to help clients make sense of their life stories and how past events shape present feelings. Shaakira may bring simple activities or brief skill-building between sessions to reinforce progress. Her style is straightforward and focused on usable steps rather than abstract explanations.
People looking for support are asked to confirm current session options before booking. Shaakira conducts sessions in English and practices in California as an LCSW. She aims to help people sort through practical barriers and emotional patterns so they can act on what matters next.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Shaakira commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness Therapy in her work. Client-centered work focuses on listening closely and following what matters most to the client, which helps shape goals and priorities. CBT looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and offers concrete tools to change unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention practices to notice difficult emotions like shame or guilt and respond more calmly. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. She will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences, and daily life. That conversation typically happens in early sessions and is adjusted as work progresses. Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not listed here. Ask about the available online options when you schedule so you can pick what works with your routine. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or medical appointments, and some formats may allow shorter check-ins or phone-only conversations when video is difficult. Discuss practical needs up front so sessions can be arranged to match your schedule and attention needs.Areas of expertise
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She supports adults coping with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, addictions, family and intimacy-related concerns, and related issues.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to help notice and name guilt or shame, then works on small behavioral steps and perspective shifts to reduce their hold.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience as a social worker and practices as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California.
What credential and region are listed?
She is an LCSW licensed in California and practices there.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; confirm current session options before booking to know how sessions are scheduled and delivered.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.