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Shakita Stewart

Compassionate counselor focused on practical change

LMHC Florida

Experience
18 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing
Languages
English
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About Shakita

Shakita Stewart is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 18 years of clinical experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, and challenges to self-esteem. She centers her work on respect, sensitivity, and compassion while shaping treatment around each person’s circumstances and goals.

Background and approach

Her practice emphasizes practical strategies to manage symptoms and rebuild confidence, informed by approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and trauma-focused techniques. Her style blends active collaboration with clear skill-building, helping clients translate insight into everyday change.

Shakita adapts conversations and care plans to the realities of each client, offering guidance on coping with life transitions, communication difficulties, mood concerns, panic, and issues related to attachment and abandonment. She frames starting therapy as a courageous step and positions herself as a steady partner through that process, supporting clients as they pursue greater fulfillment and wellbeing.

Using Evidence-Informed Approaches in Online Care

Shakita integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy into online work to address thoughts, behaviors, and the impact of traumatic experiences. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing practical skills to change reactions and reduce symptoms, which can be useful for anxiety, panic, mood concerns, and stress. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on safely processing traumatic memories and building coping strategies to reduce the ongoing effects of past harm.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and she approaches that choice collaboratively. Together the therapist and client discuss goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs to decide which methods or combination of methods fits best, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Shakita is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options make it easier to fit sessions around work, family, and other commitments while still receiving structured, skill-oriented care from a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, plus related topics such as panic attacks, mood disorders, and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
She uses a collaborative, skills-focused style that draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, motivational interviewing, solution-focused strategies, and trauma-focused therapy to tailor care to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 18 years of professional experience working with clients on a range of emotional and interpersonal concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Florida licensed mental health counselor with the credential FL LMHC MH18547 and practices in Florida.
In which languages can sessions be conducted?
Sessions are conducted in English only and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Clients can choose from video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationImpulsivityLife purposeMen's issuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

18+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English