Shakira Thomas, LPC

Shakira Thomas is an LPC practicing in Tennessee who brings seven years of counseling experience to her work. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression, and relationship concerns. Shakira approaches each person with respect and straightforward support as they consider changes in their life.

She believes people are the experts on their own stories and that existing strengths matter. In sessions she listens for what matters most and helps clients turn that into practical steps. Conversations aim to be direct and compassionate, not full of jargon.

Shakira uses methods that help people notice unhelpful thoughts, build skills, and find meaning. She draws from Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide problem-solving and coping. Mindfulness and Motivational Interviewing are added when focusing on present-moment awareness and motivation for change.

Clients often bring concerns such as attachment or abandonment worries, body image struggles, caregiver stress, codependency, or difficulty with commitment and communication. She also supports people dealing with family of origin issues, divorce and separation, feelings of emptiness, and forgiveness work.

Sessions are practical and goal oriented while still holding space for difficult emotions. Shakira helps clients set small, doable goals and build routines that fit their lives. The emphasis is on steady progress rather than quick fixes.

How her approaches work in online therapy

Shakira commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Client-Centered Therapy means the conversation is guided by the client's priorities, with the therapist offering empathy and reflection to help clarify goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety or low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. She works together with each person to decide which methods feel most helpful based on their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration can shift over time as priorities change.

Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to schedule appointments around busy days, reduce time spent on commuting, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use mindfulness exercises, thought-record work, and motivational conversations from wherever they are, helping therapy fit into everyday life.