Shakiya Harrison, LCSW

Shakiya Harrison is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Virginia who brings a decade of professional experience to her work with individuals facing a range of life challenges. She earned an undergraduate degree in social work from Virginia State University and a master of social work from Norfolk State University, and she has focused her practice on supporting people coping with medical and end of life concerns as well as mood and behavioral health conditions.

Over the course of her career she has worked with clients managing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, trauma and PTSD, and substance use concerns. She approaches each person with an open mind and a commitment to understanding their unique psychosocial needs, meeting clients where they are and supporting them in working toward their goals.

Her clinical toolkit includes evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused strategies, task-centered practices, and crisis intervention techniques. She aims to empower clients and promote practical, achievable change while adapting interventions to fit individual circumstances. She offers flexible access through chat, email, phone, and virtual sessions to accommodate varying schedules and preferences.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites clients to clarify personal values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise. It is useful for people wrestling with anxiety, depression, or life transitions who want to build psychological flexibility.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist follows the client's perspective and supports self-directed growth. This approach helps with self-esteem, relationship concerns, grief, and other issues that benefit from empathic exploration.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thought patterns and behavioral habits by teaching practical skills for reframing thoughts and changing actions. CBT is often effective for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday coping challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals tailor strategies over time so therapy remains relevant and practical for the client.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to connect from different locations. These options allow therapists to deliver consistent care while adapting to each person's communication style and availability.