Shakita Stewart , LMHC

Shakita Stewart is a licensed mental health counselor practicing in Florida. She brings 18 years of clinical experience to conversations about stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma, and self-esteem. She speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps to help people feel steadier in daily life.

Her approach starts with listening to what matters most to each person. Sessions are tailored to the client’s needs and goals. Shakita aims for clear, manageable plans rather than long lists of abstract tasks.

She helps people work through painful memories and reactions from past abuse and trauma. She also supports those coping with life changes such as separation, pregnancy and childbirth, or shifts in work and finances. Her work includes attention to attachment and abandonment concerns, and to problems with communication and impulsivity.

Shakita uses tools that help clients notice thinking patterns and change unhelpful habits. She also draws on goal-focused techniques to move through stuck moments and build motivation. These methods are chosen to fit the person in front of her, not a one-size-fits-all script.

People who come to her often want relief from panic, social anxiety, or mood struggles. She also addresses concerns tied to money, life purpose, and self-love. Those seeking support around women’s issues will find this area represented in her practice.

Her style is respectful, direct, and compassionate. She invites each person to set the pace and to shape a plan that fits their daily life.

Practical approaches for online healing

Shakita uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy to guide online sessions. CBT helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors that reduce anxiety or low mood. Trauma-Focused Therapy helps address painful memories and the responses they trigger, aiming to reduce their impact on daily life.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then recommend techniques that match those needs. Plans are adjusted as progress is made so the method fits the person rather than forcing a single path.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for richer conversation and nonverbal cues. Phone can work well when bandwidth is limited or for quick check-ins. Live chat and texting allow shorter, more frequent check-ins and can fit between work or caregiving responsibilities. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care and fit therapy into a busy life.