Shakiya Harrison , LCSW

Shakiya Harrison is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Virginia who brings a decade of social work experience to her clinical work. She earned her undergraduate degree in Social Work from Virginia State University and completed a Master of Social Work at Norfolk State University. Over the past 10 years she has worked with individuals from diverse backgrounds, supporting people facing a wide range of challenges and transitions.

Her clinical experience includes helping clients who are managing life-sustaining medical conditions and end-of-life concerns, as well as those coping with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, trauma and post-traumatic stress, and substance use issues. As a clinician she approaches each person with openness and a willingness to learn about their unique psychosocial needs, tailoring interventions to help clients reach their goals and strengthen their sense of self.

Her primary therapeutic interventions include cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused strategies, task-centered practices, and crisis intervention methods. She emphasizes empowerment and support throughout the therapeutic process, and offers contact and sessions via chat, email, phone, and virtual meetings.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and life changes by encouraging present-moment awareness and committed steps toward what matters most.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where the client leads the conversation and the therapist offers empathy and understanding. This approach helps people build self-esteem, improve relationships, and explore personal goals at their own pace.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, identifies unhelpful thinking patterns and teaches practical skills to change behaviors and emotional responses. CBT is often used for depression, anxiety, mood regulation, and coping with challenging life situations.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Shakiya will work collaboratively with each client to determine which methods best align with their needs, goals, and preferences, and may integrate elements from different approaches as appropriate.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, support clients who travel or live abroad, and provide consistent access to licensed professionals and therapists when in-person visits are not feasible.