- Trauma-informed approach
- Affirming therapy
- Values-based work
About Shaquilla
She uses a person-centered way of working, which means treatment is shaped around each person's needs and life. Her background includes community mental health and sports psychology, and she has about 10 years of experience. That mix informs how she balances practical skills with emotional understanding.
Shaquilla integrates techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and emotion-focused work to address patterns that keep people stuck. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help people clarify values and take action. These methods are applied in straightforward, everyday language.
The biography notes work with people who identify as LGBTQ and with BIPOC communities, and Shaquilla describes building an affirming environment for identity-related concerns. She lists a wide range of focuses including self-esteem, intimacy-related issues, career stress, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, and sexual assault and abuse.
Shaquilla practices in North Carolina and conducts therapy in English. To begin, readers are directed to use the Start Therapy button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match them and schedule sessions.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying what matters to you and taking small actions that match those values. It’s useful for life transitions, low motivation, and anxiety tied to uncertainty. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches practical tools to change them; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy centers on understanding and reshaping emotional responses in relationships and can help with intimacy-related struggles and patterns that affect connection.Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Shaquilla uses a collaborative way of working and will help you decide which methods fit your goals, preferences, and everyday demands. Expect the plan to be adjusted over time based on what is helping.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing commute time and allowing appointments during breaks or after work. It also lets people choose shorter check-ins or longer sessions depending on what they need, and it can reduce barriers like travel or scheduling conflicts while maintaining regular therapeutic momentum.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Shaquilla address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, and trauma and abuse among other concerns.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is person-centered and practical, using techniques from CBT, DBT, ACT, and emotion-focused work to help people change patterns and manage emotions.
What is her background and experience?
Shaquilla has about 10 years of experience with roles in community mental health and sports psychology, which shape her mix of emotional support and skills training.
What credentials and region does she practice in?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps should I take to start therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.