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Shakera Buchanan

Therapist(she/her)
7 years of experience
  • Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Family issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

Hello and welcome! I am looking forward to connecting with you and becoming a part of your healing journey. I have worked many years in a variety of settings as a healing conductor, providing therapeutic supports and services, to individuals of various ages from diverse backgrounds. I believe that therapy is only a part of the healing journey and would meet you wherever you are on the road to wellness.

My approach to therapy

Trust, genuineness, transparency, respect, and authenticity, are at the core of therapeutic values and are a necessity for positive treatment outcomes. I provide quality evidenced based behavioral and mental health treatment services. I offer an individualized approach to treatment and care, that is client centered. I use a comprehensive approach to address problematic concerns and symptoms, using informed principles and practices.

What you can expect from me

Although I have years of experience as a provider, I remain open and curious about others perspective and experiences in life. There is no one shoe that fit all approach to providing therapy services. I use a strength-based approach, focusing on the clients’ existing resources, resilience, and qualities to support improvement in quality of life and reduce problematic symptoms.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Inquisitive, Warm, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    7 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at California State University, Hayward
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Family issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues
  • Therapy methods
    Trauma Focused CBT, Attachment Based Family Therapy, Positive Psychology, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Humanistic, Relational, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Multi-Systemic (MST), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Narrative Therapy, Play, Attachment Based, Somatic, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Strength-Based, Schema, Structural Family, Motivational Interviewing, Art Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents, Children
  • Languages
    American Sign Language