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Shaakira McMillon, LCSW
California
LCSW - Anxiety and Stress
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Motivational interviewing
- Mindfulness practices
About Shaakira
Shaakira McMillon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with seven years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, addictions, and intimacy-related or family concerns.
Shaakira uses clear, goal-focused conversation to help clients identify problems and try new responses. She often draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses client-centered listening, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and narrative work to support practical steps toward clearer goals.
Her sessions typically focus on short-term goals and skill building. That can include identifying thought patterns that increase anxiety, practicing behavioral experiments to test new ways of coping, and using motivational interviewing to move through ambivalence about change. Mindfulness practices are used in-session to help with grounding and stress regulation.
Shaakira has supported people facing caregiving stress, chronic illness and pain, aging and geriatric issues, body image and eating concerns, fertility and cancer-related stress, and adjustment after trauma or loss. She also addresses communication problems, commitment and control issues, family of origin dynamics, and challenges related to parenting.
Her approach is practical and collaborative. She works with each person to set measurable goals, track progress, and adjust methods when needed. People who prefer straightforward, structured sessions that focus on changing thoughts and behaviors may find this style useful.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.
How Shaakira uses structured approaches in online sessions
Shaakira draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of responding. CBT-focused work often looks like setting small experiments, tracking reactions, and practicing different behaviors between sessions.She also uses client-centered therapy, which emphasizes listening and reflecting so a person can clarify goals and priorities. Mindfulness therapy provides practical exercises for grounding, stress regulation, and increasing moment-to-moment awareness during difficult emotions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Shaakira will collaborate with each person to select methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. She checks progress regularly and adjusts strategies together rather than sticking to one method.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy days by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, or using audio only when bandwidth is limited. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and mindfulness exercises to work well in remote sessions while focusing on practical, actionable steps.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Shaakira help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, addictions, intimacy-related and family concerns, and parenting challenges.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, focusing on clear goals, skill building, and measurable steps to change thoughts and behaviors.
What is her clinical background?
Shaakira has seven years of experience as a social worker and practices as an LCSW in California.
What credential and location information is on file?
She is a California LCSW and provides services while based in California.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her services?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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