Therapist profile
Shaakira McMillon, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Family and parenting concerns
Continue with ShaakiraAbout
- CBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
- Mindfulness practice
About Shaakira
Shaakira McMillon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with seven years of clinical experience. She works with adults on common concerns such as depression, anxiety, grief, stress, parenting strain, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and addiction. She also supports people facing caregiver fatigue, work-life balance, and body image or eating difficulties.
Shaakira uses straightforward, talk-based sessions to help people set clear goals and take practical steps forward. She draws on client-centered methods to listen and reflect what matters most to each person. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify patterns of thinking that increase distress and to test new ways of coping.
Her toolbox includes mindfulness practices to calm stress and increase present-moment awareness. Motivational interviewing is part of her approach when people want to change behaviors but feel stuck. Narrative therapy tools are used to look at personal stories and find alternate, more helpful ways to tell them.
Sessions are focused on small, achievable changes that fit daily life. Shaakira works with adults seeking coaching-style support as well as therapy for emotional concerns. She names straightforward goals, tracks progress, and adjusts methods when something is not working.
People considering work on family or parenting concerns will find her experience with family-of-origin issues, communication problems, and caregiver stress relevant. Readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling details before booking.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online work
Shaakira often uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client so they can identify their own goals. This approach helps when someone needs a steady, understanding presence while they sort through personal and family concerns.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to spot thought patterns that worsen anxiety or depression and to try small behavioral experiments. CBT is useful for mood problems, stress, and situations where practical coping skills are needed.
Motivational interviewing appears in her work with people who want to change a behavior but feel uncertain about how to begin. It helps clarify personal reasons for change and builds motivation in manageable steps.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the early work in sessions. Shaakira collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and everyday routine. She adjusts techniques if something is not helping.
The biography does not detail which online session formats are offered, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Ask about current scheduling and session length when arranging your first appointment.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family or parenting concerns does she address?
She helps adults with parenting stress, family communication problems, and family-of-origin issues. Parenting strain and caregiver stress are listed areas of focus.
How does she approach therapy with adults?
Her style is client-centered and practical. She listens, helps set clear goals, and uses tools like CBT and motivational interviewing to support change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years working as a social worker and clinician. That experience includes work with grief, addiction, and burnout.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California. Her listed location is California.
Can someone who lives outside the US work with her?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen subscription and location.
How do I get started with scheduling a session?
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