Shakira Maldonado, LMHC
Practical support for stress and life change
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- Focus on coping skills
- Works with teens and adults
- LMHC in FL and NY
About Shakira
Shakira draws on three years of clinical experience working with teens and adults. She focuses on practical skills clients can use between sessions. Typical work includes building coping strategies, improving emotional regulation, and tackling communication or trust issues that affect everyday life.
Her approach mixes evidence-based therapeutic techniques with mindfulness practices and a client-centered style. That means sessions are tailored to what each person needs, with straightforward tools and gentle reflection rather than one-size-fits-all advice.
With teens she often addresses school pressure, social stress, and self-image concerns. With adults she helps people handle relationship strain, transitions, and feelings of emptiness or unresolved loss. The aim is to increase resilience and make daily life feel more manageable.
Shakira holds LMHC credentials in Florida and New York and conducts work in English. She asks prospective clients to use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability. Costs vary by location and are managed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
New York, Florida
Languages
English
How evidence-based techniques translate to online work
Shakira uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and mindfulness practices in a straightforward way. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavioral shifts to reduce anxiety or low mood. Mindfulness practice teaches simple attention and breathing skills to manage stress and improve emotional regulation.Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try techniques that fit those needs. Progress is reviewed regularly and methods are adjusted based on what helps most.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for quicker check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can work with you to schedule sessions at times that match your routine and to choose techniques that translate well to remote meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Shakira often help with?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes including midlife crisis.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her sessions are client-centered and practical, mixing evidence-based techniques and mindfulness to build skills and improve emotional regulation.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Shakira has three years of experience providing individual therapy to teens and adults.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, with credentials in Florida and New York and practices out of Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payments handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.