- Practical coping skills
- Trauma-informed care
- Men's wellbeing focus
About Shakita
Shakita Stewart is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor with 18 years of experience supporting people through stress and anxiety. She focuses on helping clients find clearer direction and stronger coping skills. Her approach blends practical tools with a respectful, compassionate manner.
She works with people facing relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and challenges to self-esteem. She also helps those navigating life changes and concerns such as panic, mood shifts, attachment wounds, and financial stress. Men's issues are listed among her focus areas when relevant to the individual.
Sessions center on listening first, then building small, doable steps forward. Shakita uses techniques drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy to shape each plan. She adapts language and pacing to match how each person prefers to work.
Clients can expect straightforward talk about patterns, reactions, and practical alternatives. Work may include identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing new behaviors, or setting short-term goals to regain momentum. The emphasis is on skills people can use between sessions.
Shakita emphasizes respect and sensitivity in every interaction. She encourages people to take the first step when they feel ready and supports them through the change process. Her practice is based in Florida and sessions are offered in English.
Approaches that guide online conversations
Shakita uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, panic, mood changes, and social fears by breaking problems into manageable steps. Motivational Interviewing is another approach she draws on to strengthen motivation and clarify goals. It helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about making a change by focusing on personal reasons and practical next steps. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shakita will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change as progress is made and new priorities emerge. The practical benefits of working online should be confirmed before booking, since session formats were not specified in the biography. Ask about current online options when you schedule. Many people find virtual or remote sessions easier to fit around work and family life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so therapy fits into a busy day.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Shakita address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem challenges. Additional focus areas include panic, mood concerns, attachment and communication problems, and financial stress.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is direct and compassionate with an emphasis on practical steps. She listens first, then works with clients to set short-term goals and practice new skills between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 18 years of professional experience in mental health work. That background informs a practice centered on problem solving and steady support.
What credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LMHC credential and is licensed in Florida. Her practice is located in Florida and she conducts work in English.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are offered in English for clients located within the supported region.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to know whether in-person or online visits are offered.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the scheduling process.
How do I begin working with Shakita?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.