Shakira Thomas

Shakira Thomas is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Tennessee. She brings 17 years of professional work experience to sessions and focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, anger, and depression. She frames clients as the experts in their own lives and aims to support people who are ready to make changes.

She listens first and follows the client's lead, helping them name what matters most. Sessions often focus on practical steps for daily life, better communication, and coping tools to manage strong feelings. She encourages people to notice strengths and small wins as part of moving forward.

Shakira uses several therapy approaches depending on the person’s needs. Client-Centered Therapy guides how she builds the relationship and listens without judgment. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and behaving.

She also draws on Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple attention and breathing practices that reduce stress. Existential Therapy can be used when someone is wrestling with meaning, choices, or life transitions. Motivational Interviewing supports those who feel stuck and want to find a personal reason to change.

People who reach out can expect a straightforward, compassionate style. The first visit is a chance to set goals and try a short plan. Shakira focuses on clear steps clients can practice between sessions to build momentum.

How her approaches translate to online work

Shakira often uses Client-Centered Therapy, which means she focuses on understanding each person and following their lead. This approach is about listening closely and reflecting what matters most so clients feel heard and understood.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people spot patterns in thinking that affect mood and behavior. CBT sessions tend to include clear steps and homework tasks to try between meetings, which can be easy to track in regular online check-ins.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. She works with clients to pick or blend methods based on their goals, preferences, and how they respond. That collaborative decision helps shape session structure and what is practiced between meetings.

The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and keeping momentum with shorter check-ins when needed. Online work can make it easier to maintain continuity after a life change or when scheduling is tight. Because formats were not specified in the biography, confirm current session options before booking so you know what will work best for your routine and technology.