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Shakita Stewart

Shakita Stewart

LMHC

Florida

Practical therapy for stress and life change

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At a glance

Credentials
LMHC
License
LMHC, Florida / MH18547
Experience
18 years
Languages
English
Location
Florida

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

    • Motivational approach
    • Goal focused
    • English sessions

    About Shakita

    Shakita Stewart is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida with 18 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and the effects of trauma and abuse. She aims to meet people where they are and build a plan that fits each person’s life.

    She uses everyday language in sessions and listens for practical goals. Sessions often include looking at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, and finding small steps that move someone toward what matters to them. Motivational Interviewing is part of her approach; she uses it to help people find their own reasons to change.

    Shakita also incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and build new skills. Solution-Focused Therapy influences how she helps clients set short-term, achievable goals. When trauma is part of the story, she draws on Trauma-Focused Therapy to address painful memories in a paced way.

    She treats concerns like low self-esteem, panic attacks, mood shifts, and issues around attachment and abandonment. She also supports people facing life transitions such as divorce, pregnancy, or financial stress. Conversations cover communication skills, impulse control, and clarifying life purpose.

    Sessions are conducted in English. Shakita asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a time that works for them. The therapist frames the work as a collaboration and adjusts the plan as needs change.

  2. How her approaches translate to online therapy

    Shakita uses Motivational Interviewing to help people explore their own reasons for change in a nonjudgmental way. This approach helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about making a change and wants to find personal motivation.

    She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviors. CBT is often useful for anxiety, panic, low mood, and everyday stress because it gives clear steps to practice between sessions.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels manageable. Then she and the client choose or combine methods that fit those needs in a collaborative way.

    Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow consistent check-ins during transitions. It can also allow shorter or more frequent brief check-ins when that suits a person's schedule. Licensed professionals tailor the plan so sessions match daily routines and goals rather than forcing a single format.

  4. 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

    Listed in

    Florida

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of problems does she help with?

    She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes among other issues.

    How would you describe her therapy style?

    Her style is respectful and practical. She listens, helps set clear goals, and uses gentle coaching to encourage change.

    What is her professional background?

    She has 18 years of professional experience working with common mental health concerns and life transitions.

    What credentials and location are listed?

    She is a Florida licensed mental health counselor, listed as FL LMHC, and practices from Florida.

    Which languages are available for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can international clients work with her?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How does payment and cost work?

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

    What are the first steps to start therapy?

    Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist 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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