Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Shaakira McMillon, LCSW
California
Licensed clinical social worker - Stress and mood concerns
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 87641
- NPI
- 1174159214
- Experience
- 7 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
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.
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- CBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
- Mindfulness methods
About Shaakira
Shaakira McMillon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with seven years of practice. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, addictions, intimacy-related concerns, parenting strains, and related issues.
She takes a straightforward, practical approach in sessions. Shaakira uses client-centered conversation to understand what matters most to each person. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify patterns of thinking and behavior that get in the way. Motivational interviewing helps when a client wants to make concrete changes but feels stuck.
Shaakira often combines narrative methods and mindfulness work to help people notice how they tell their story and to practice calmer responses to stress. Sessions include goal-setting and short-term skills people can use between meetings. She also brings experience working with aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and body image concerns.
Her style is practical and focused on everyday life. Conversations aim to clarify priorities, reduce overwhelm, and identify small steps forward. She includes coaching elements when clients want direction on scheduling, boundaries, or balancing work and family demands.
Shaakira works in English and holds her California LCSW credential. If you are considering a first session, review the available online therapy options and complete the short matching questionnaire to schedule an initial appointment.
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How Shaakira uses approaches in online work
Shaakira uses client-centered therapy to listen for what matters most and to help people set realistic goals they can act on between sessions. This approach focuses on clear conversation and practical planning, which can be useful for stress, caregiving strain, or relationship concerns.She also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and to teach simple skills for shifting them. CBT is often applied to anxiety, depression, and habit-related issues such as some addictive behaviors.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Shaakira will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, pace, and preferences. She reviews progress and adjusts tools as needed rather than sticking to a single method.
The therapist profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm which online or in-person formats are available before booking. One practical advantage of online sessions is easier fitting around work and family schedules, since meetings can avoid commute time and be scheduled during short breaks. Another benefit is that some sessions can focus on shorter check-ins or skills practice when time is limited. Licensed professionals can discuss which session length and rhythm will best fit a client’s life during the first appointment.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, addictions, intimacy issues, parenting strains, and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is practical and client-centered, focusing on clear goals, skill building, and short-term steps that fit everyday life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience as a social worker supporting a range of mental health and caregiving concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and 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