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Shakira Williams

Therapist
4 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
  • Family therapy, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Welcome! I am a licensed mental health counselor with a passion for helping individuals navigate life's challenges and achieve greater well-being.

I specialize in working with children and adults facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues and self-esteem struggles. My goal is to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where you feel understood and supported to make meaningful changes in your life.

My approach to therapy

With a strong foundation in CBT, I help clients identify and reframe unhelpful thought patterns to build healthier coping mechanisms and achieve tangible, goal-oriented results. At the same time, my psychodynamic work delves deeper into understanding how past experiences and unconscious factors shape current emotions and behaviors, fostering long-term insight and growth.

What you can expect from me

Clients can expect a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where they feel heard and empowered. Together, we’ll work to build self-awareness, develop practical tools to manage challenges, and uncover deeper insights into patterns that may be holding you back. Using a blend of CBT and psychodynamic approaches, our sessions focus on fostering growth, resilience, and meaningful change, helping you gain clarity, improve relationships, and enhance overall well-being

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Creative, Empowering, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    4 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at Mercy College
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (New Jersey), LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    OCD
  • Therapy methods
    Family Focused Therapy (FFT), Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Family therapy, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Children, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English