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Shaiuana Okoro

Shaiuana Okoro

LPC

Texas

Supportive LPC focused on change and connection

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At a glance

Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Texas / 79321
Experience
5 years
Languages
English
Location
Texas

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    • Motivational approach
    • Practical coping skills
    • Values based work

    About Shaiuana

    Shaiuana Okoro is an LPC who centers her work on building a trusting connection and helping people move toward healthier choices. She uses a warm, respectful style to listen first, then help people figure out practical next steps for stress, anxiety, depression, and addiction concerns. She writes plainly and meets people where they are without judgment.

    With five years of experience in Texas, she helps people facing relationship strain, LGBTQ issues, parenting stress, and life transitions. She also supports clients coping with grief, low self-esteem, anger, and job-related stress. Addictions, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, and trauma-related issues are also part of her focus.

    Her approach draws on Motivational Interviewing to explore readiness for change and to build toward concrete goals. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered techniques, cognitive behavioral tools, and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy when they fit a person's needs.

    In sessions she aims to create an open space where people can name what matters to them and try small, doable shifts. She emphasizes practical skills, clearer communication, and self-compassion as ways to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

    If someone is unsure where to begin, she helps clarify priorities and crafts a plan that reflects personal values and real-life constraints. The goal is steady progress rather than quick fixes, with work paced to each person's readiness and circumstances.

  2. How her approaches work in online therapy

    Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons to change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to build motivation for steps like reducing substance use or improving daily routines. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters most and take actions that match those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes respectful listening and building a strong therapeutic relationship so people feel heard and can explore concerns like anxiety or relationship strain.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then try methods that fit the person's needs. This is a collaborative process, and adjustments are made as progress and new priorities appear.

    Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing sessions during a lunch break or between errands. It can also let someone choose a quieter setting, use less bandwidth by turning off video if needed, or schedule shorter check-ins when that works better for their routine. Licensed professionals can use these practical options to help therapy fit everyday life without changing therapeutic goals.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression

    Also works with

    LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

    Additional focus areas

    AbandonmentCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatization

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    5+ years

    Listed in

    Texas

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does she address?

    She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship issues, and trauma-related concerns. Additional focuses include ADHD, grief, eating issues, and self-esteem.

    What is her therapeutic style like?

    Her style is warm and nonjudgmental, listening first and then collaborating on practical next steps. She emphasizes small, achievable changes and clear communication.

    How much experience does she have?

    She has five years of professional experience working with clients on a range of mental health and life concerns.

    What are her credentials and where is she based?

    She is an LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, practicing in Texas.

    Which languages are supported for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

    She does not accept international clients at this time.

    How much do sessions cost?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    What should I do to begin therapy?

    Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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