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Shakiya Harrison, LCSW

  • Experience10 years
  • LocationVirginia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Shakiya

Shakiya Harrison is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Virginia who draws on ten years of clinical experience to support people facing a wide range of challenges, including ADHD.

Background and approach

She blends practical, evidence-informed methods with a collaborative, client-focused stance to address stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma, grief, relationship and family difficulties, and issues related to gender identity and sexual orientation. Her work integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to tailor care to each person's needs.

She has substantial experience with clients managing chronic illness, caregiving stress, grief and end-of-life concerns, substance use, and complex co-morbid conditions. Shakiya emphasizes understanding each person’s life context and goals to help them build practical coping strategies and strengthen resilience.

Sessions are offered through a variety of remote formats including video calls, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging, and she accepts international clients. Shakiya aims to empower clients by creating a supportive therapeutic relationship and working collaboratively to identify meaningful steps toward improved well-being.

Therapeutic approaches and online options that fit your life



Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed action toward what matters, while teaching practical ways to accept uncomfortable thoughts and feelings rather than fight them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replacing them with skills that reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and related concerns. Mindfulness Therapy encourages present-moment awareness and nonjudgmental observation of thoughts and emotions to support stress reduction and improved emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work collaboratively to explore which methods match a person’s goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and then adjust strategies over time as needs change. This collaborative stance helps tailor sessions to each client's priorities and pace.

Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provides flexibility for people juggling work, family, medical needs, or travel. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access licensed professionals from different locations, while allowing sessions to be arranged at times that fit into a busy schedule.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Shakiya Harrison works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family issues, LGBT and gender dysphoria concerns, sleep and eating problems, parenting, career stress, and ADHD.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
Sessions emphasize collaboration and practical skill building using approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The clinician brings ten years of experience working with people facing a variety of mental health and life challenges, including chronic illness, caregiving stress, substance use, and trauma.
Where is the therapist licensed and practicing?
Shakiya is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Virginia with credential VA LCSW 0904012839 and offers remote sessions to clients in multiple locations.
Are sessions available in languages other than English or to people outside the country?
Therapy is offered in English, and the therapist accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered for online work?
Appointments can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and needs.
How is pricing handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsDependent personalityDissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Virginia

Languages

English

What Shakiya can help with

Shakiya Harrison works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and depression.

How Shakiya approaches therapy

Shakiya's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Shakiya is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Virginia.

Therapy style

Shakiya aims to empower her clients and uplift them throughout their therapeutic process.