Profile / United States
Zakiya Bircher, LPC
Texas
LPC - Anxiety and stress focused
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
- Solution-Focused work
About Zakiya
Zakiya Bircher is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with three years of counseling experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, parenting strain, trauma and abuse, and related issues listed in her profile. Zakiya works with people who need concrete tools and clear steps to manage day-to-day problems.
She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused ideas to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. She also uses mindfulness practices to help with attention and emotional regulation. Sessions tend to emphasize practical strategies, short-term skills, and checking what actually works for each person.
Zakiya spent many years in education and school counseling before moving into clinical counseling. That background informs how she structures sessions and communicates. She aims to offer straightforward guidance, teach coping skills, and coach people through specific situations like workplace stress, parenting demands, or sleep problems.
People can expect concrete exercises, thought records, problem-solving steps, and brief mindfulness practices in sessions. Zakiya helps clients set small goals and track progress between appointments. She also pays attention to mood patterns and impulsivity when those come up.
Her practice is based in Texas and services are delivered in English. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking and follow the stated steps to begin the matching and scheduling process.
How her approaches translate to online work
CBT helps people identify specific thoughts and behaviors that contribute to stress or low mood. Online sessions can use structured worksheets, thought records, and homework tasks the same way in person to test different responses. Mindfulness Therapy focuses on simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve sleep and concentration; these can be taught in short exercises during a session and practiced between meetings. Solution-Focused Therapy targets small, achievable changes and keeps sessions goal-oriented, which fits a brief, skills-based online format.Choosing the right mix of methods is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try approaches, and adjust based on what the client finds most useful. Clients can expect a practical conversation about which techniques to prioritize and how to measure progress week to week.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, shorten check-in times when needed, and allow practicing techniques in everyday settings. The focus remains on learning concrete skills, tracking small changes, and adjusting plans as needed.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Zakiya most often address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting issues, trauma and related mood and behavior concerns listed in her profile.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
CBT is used to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. That can include tracking thoughts, testing assumptions, and trying new responses between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has three years of counseling experience and many years working in education and school counseling, which influence her practical, structured approach.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and provides services from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions operate via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform's process.
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