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Shakira Barnes

Therapist(she/her/hers)
3 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Stress management, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

Hi, I’m Shakira, a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with individuals and romantic partners dealing with anxiety, relationship struggles, and the impact of past trauma. I use practical tools mixed with deeper healing approaches to help you feel more at ease and confident in yourself. Therapy with me is about having a safe space where you don’t have to carry it all alone.

My approach to therapy

My style is warm, down-to-earth, and focused on what feels right for you. I often use body-based and parts work (like somatic therapy and IFS) to help people feel calmer and more connected with themselves. We go at your pace and keep things practical, while still making room for the deeper healing work.

What you can expect from me

You can expect a space where you feel heard, supported, and not judged. Most clients walk away with new ways to handle stress, set boundaries, and feel more grounded in their day-to-day life. Over time, the goal is for you to feel lighter, stronger, and more at home in yourself.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Open Minded, Holistic

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    3 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Texas)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Stress management, Trauma
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Identity issues
  • Therapy methods
    Relational, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Attachment Based, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Somatic, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English