- CBT and mindfulness
- Hypnotherapy options
- Trauma-informed care
About Shaakira
Shaakira Gillette, LCSW, works with people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and relationship concerns. She frames therapy as a process of noticing how inner patterns show up in daily life and then learning new ways to respond. Her style blends practical skills with reflective work aimed at changing how clients relate to themselves and others.
Shaakira draws on mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people learn new habits of thought and action. She also uses hypnotherapy and trauma-focused methods to address deeper memories and responses tied to past hurts. Sessions include skill practice, gentle reflection, and education about how behavior and feeling connect.
Her initial assessment covers behavioral health history, current challenges, and wellness goals so therapy can be shaped around what matters most. She offers coaching on mindfulness, diet, lifestyle, and energy awareness when that supports a client’s goals. The emphasis is on making changes that fit each person’s daily life.
Shaakira has ten years of clinical experience and holds a Pennsylvania LCSW, which she brings into her work in practical ways rather than jargon. She aims to help people build clearer insight, reduce emotional reactivity, and strengthen self-care routines.
Her approach includes attention to attachment concerns, issues that affect young adults, and stresses unique to first responders. She also addresses self-harm coping, self-love work, intimacy-related worries, and recovery after sexual assault and abuse.
People interested in starting therapy can expect a down-to-earth conversation about goals, a plan for change, and ongoing coaching and practices to support progress.
How these approaches translate to online work
Shaakira uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes that can ease symptoms like anxiety or low mood. CBT focuses on practical steps and clear exercises a person can practice between sessions.She also uses Mindfulness Therapy, which teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus. Mindfulness exercises can be adapted to short daily routines to support better sleep, eating habits, and stress management.
Hypnotherapy is offered as another way to access deeper habits of mind and to work with memories or ingrained patterns. In brief, hypnotherapy involves guided relaxation and focused attention to help people reflect on core beliefs and behavior patterns.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and life demands and will try methods that fit those needs. Clients and the therapist check in together about what is helping and adjust the plan as needed.
Session formats are not listed here, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online work makes it easier to fit sessions into busy days, avoid travel time, and use shorter check-ins when needed. Online sessions can support consistent practice of skills and make follow-up coaching more convenient for everyday life.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Shaakira address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, addictions, and family-related concerns. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, first responder issues, self-harm, self-love, sexual assault and abuse, and young adult issues.
What is her general therapy style?
The approach mixes mindfulness practice, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), hypnotherapy, and trauma-focused work. Sessions combine skill practice, introspection, and education about how behavior and emotion connect.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience working with people on a range of behavioral health and wellness goals.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She is located in Pennsylvania and holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.