Shakiya Harrison , LCSW

Shakiya Harrison is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Virginia. She earned her bachelor’s degree in social work from Virginia State University and a Master of Social Work from Norfolk State University. With 10 years of clinical experience, she has supported people from diverse backgrounds who face a range of challenges, including life-sustaining medical conditions, end-of-life concerns, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, trauma, PTSD, and substance use issues.

Harrison approaches care with an open mind and a collaborative spirit, exploring each person’s psychosocial needs and working alongside them to set achievable goals. Her clinical toolkit includes cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused strategies, task-centered practices, and crisis intervention techniques, applied to help clients build coping skills and improve daily functioning. She also works with stress, grief, relationship and family difficulties, parenting concerns, ADHD, and issues related to gender and identity.

Committed to empowering clients, Harrison emphasizes practical, goal-oriented work to uplift individuals through change. She offers flexible session formats, including chat, email, phone, and virtual appointments, to accommodate varying needs and schedules.

Therapeutic Approaches and Effective Online Care

Shakiya Harrison draws from evidence-informed methods to tailor treatment to each person's needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then focus on values-based actions that lead to a more meaningful life; it is often useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the individual's perspective, offering empathy, active listening, and nonjudgmental support so clients can discover their own solutions; this approach supports healing in relationship, self-esteem, and identity concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) provides structured tools to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and some trauma-related patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Harrison works collaboratively with clients to explore what methods fit their goals, preferences, and circumstances, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy feels relevant and achievable.

Online therapy with a licensed professional offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit work, family, and health needs. These options make consistent care more accessible and allow therapists and clients to focus on progress in ways that suit each person’s life.