Shakita Stewart, LMHC

Shakita Stewart is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 18 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship troubles, trauma and abuse, and challenges with self-esteem. Her work centers on practical steps clients can use day to day.

Shakita aims to treat people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She listens first, then creates a plan that fits each person's situation. Sessions emphasize clear goals and tools clients can practice between meetings.

Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, motivational techniques, and solution-focused methods to address patterns of thinking and behavior. She also uses trauma-focused strategies when past events are affecting present life.

Shakita works with common concerns such as panic attacks, mood struggles, attachment and abandonment issues, communication problems, and life transitions like divorce or pregnancy. She also supports people dealing with money stress, questions about life purpose, and challenges specific to men or women.

Sessions are offered in English and are provided through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. She uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and cost varies with location and therapist availability.

Approaches that guide online sessions

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It is often used for anxiety, panic, mood problems, and social fears because it teaches practical skills that can be practiced between sessions.

Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to build motivation and clarify personal goals, which can be useful when someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about needs, goals, and preferences, then together choose methods that fit. This collaborative process helps shape a plan that the person can actually use in daily life.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit into a busy schedule or use less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging let people check in between sessions or share brief updates without a full appointment. These formats make it easier to keep therapy going around work, parenting, or travel.