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Dr. Shakena Mabry, LCSW

  • Experience12 years
  • LocationMaryland
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Shakena

Dr. Shakena Mabry is a licensed clinical social worker with 12 years of experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, mood concerns, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She brings a strengths-based perspective that recognizes each person as the expert of their own story, helping clients draw on existing resources while introducing practical tools for change. Her work spans relationships, family conflict, self-esteem and motivation, grief and trauma, addictions, and ADHD among other concerns.

Her approach blends evidence-informed methods with empathy and collaboration. She uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and EMDR to address symptoms and build long-term coping skills.

Sessions emphasize active listening, clear goals, and skills practice so clients leave with both insight and tangible steps. Based in Maryland, she offers a supportive space for people ready to pursue more satisfying and sustainable ways of living.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care



Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify what matters most and commit to behaviors that align with their values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It is often used for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns through structured exercises and skill-building, which can be useful for depression, anxiety, and issues with motivation. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that incorporates guided processing to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories and related symptoms, when appropriate.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences and will tailor methods or combine techniques to create a fit that feels purposeful and manageable. This flexibility supports steady progress rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online therapy offers practical benefits like greater scheduling flexibility and easier access from home or work. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow people to choose the format that fits their life and comfort level, making it simpler to maintain regular appointments and apply new skills between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, ADHD, and mood disorders.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and strengths-focused, combining empathy with practical skill-building from therapies like CBT, ACT, DBT, and EMDR to help clients meet their goals.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has 12 years of professional experience providing mental health support across a variety of concerns and clinical settings.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed as an LCSW in New York (NY LCSW 097819) and Pennsylvania (PA LCSW CW023750) and practices from Maryland.
Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?
Her practice is conducted in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

Maryland, District of Columbia, New York, Pennsylvania

Languages

English