Licensed clinical social worker recordPennsylvania
Shaakira Gillette, LCSW
Pennsylvania
Licensed clinical social worker - trauma and anxiety
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Pennsylvania
- LCSW, licence CW021870
- NPI
- 1609322437
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Pennsylvania
These details come from information Shaakira supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- CBT informed
- Mindfulness practice
- Hypnotherapy work
About Shaakira
Shaakira Gillette is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed in Pennsylvania with ten years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, and related areas such as attachment or young adult challenges.
Shaakira blends practical talk therapy with mindfulness and hypnotherapy tools. Sessions often include breathing and body-based exercises alongside cognitive work. She also uses trauma-focused methods to help people reduce reactivity and make day-to-day functioning easier.
Her approach names the connection between body and mind. Clients can expect discussions about habits, mood, and how past experiences affect current relationships. Shaakira includes guided relaxation and introspective exercises that aim to increase focus and reduce emotional overwhelm.
Assessment begins with a straightforward review of behavioral health history, current challenges, and clear wellness goals. From there she proposes techniques and homework that address thinking patterns, self-soothing skills, and lifestyle changes like diet and sleep routines.
She also integrates metaphoric and experiential methods such as guided imagery and elements-based reflection where relevant. The work is practical: identifying core beliefs, practicing new responses, and tracking small changes in daily life. People who want a clinician who combines cognitive methods with mindfulness and hypnotherapy may find this approach useful.
BHow sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Shaakira uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT focuses on concrete skills like identifying thoughts, testing unhelpful beliefs, and practicing alternative responses to reduce anxiety and improve mood.She also draws on Mindfulness Therapy, which teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce emotional reactivity and improve focus. Mindfulness exercises can be short and fitted into daily routines to support sleep, eating, and stress management.
Finding the right mix of methods is collaborative. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences, try techniques in session, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. Clients can expect to test skills between visits and bring results back for review.
Confirm the current session formats before booking so you know how sessions are delivered. When arranged online, therapy can make it easier to schedule meetings around work or family time, reduce travel, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. These practical benefits can help people keep therapy consistent while juggling everyday responsibilities.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, eating and sleeping problems, and related areas like attachment and young adult issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She combines cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness and hypnotherapy and uses trauma-focused methods to address reactivity and patterns that affect daily life.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of mental health and behavioral concerns.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers