Shakiyah Demelien, LPC

Shakiyah Demelien, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor based in South Carolina who offers respectful, sensitive support for people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, family conflict, trauma and depression. She approaches each client with compassion and tailors conversations and treatment plans to fit individual circumstances and goals. Shakiyah emphasizes collaborative care, helping clients identify practical steps and build skills that support lasting change and improved well-being.

Her work addresses a wide range of concerns including abandonment and attachment issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, control struggles, divorce and separation, and challenges related to guilt, shame, impulsivity, isolation, life purpose, and mood. She supports clients through the process of healing from trauma and abuse while also addressing relationship dynamics and family patterns that contribute to distress. Shakiyah encourages courage in taking the first steps toward a more fulfilling life and remains engaged as a supportive, empowering guide throughout the therapeutic journey.

As an LPC - a Licensed Professional Counselor - she combines professional training with a patient, individualized approach to help clients navigate change and pursue greater emotional balance and relational health.

Evidence-based approaches and online care

Shakiyah uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical skills and healing. One common emphasis is skills-based work for stress, anxiety, and mood concerns - these approaches teach coping strategies, emotion regulation, and problem-solving tools that help people manage symptoms and respond differently to difficult situations. Another focus is relational and family-oriented work that helps clients improve communication, resolve conflicts, and rebuild trust within relationships and family systems. This work supports people navigating divorce, attachment challenges, caregiving stress, and other interpersonal strains.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Shakiyah collaborates with each client to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress is made. The process is interactive and tailored rather than one-size-fits-all.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for this work. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, clients can access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations. These options provide flexibility in scheduling and formats, making it easier to maintain consistent care while balancing life responsibilities.