Shaniqua Parrish-Bacon , MD, LCPC

Shaniqua Parrish-Bacon is a licensed clinician practicing in Maryland. She holds an MD and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and she brings five years of professional experience to her work. She focuses on common and painful issues like stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse. Her approach centers on creating an open, nonjudgmental setting where people can talk through hard feelings. Sessions are conversational and practical. She aims to help people name what they are facing and try manageable steps toward change. Shaniqua often supports people dealing with relationship strain and communication problems. She also addresses attachment concerns, infidelity, forgiveness, and challenges that come with fertility or life transitions. These topics often come up alongside workplace stress and worries that appear in young adulthood or midlife. In grief and trauma work she focuses on coping skills and steady pacing so people do not become overwhelmed. For panic and anxiety she helps clients learn ways to reduce symptoms and regain daily functioning. She also works with those exploring life purpose and men’s or women’s issues within their personal context. Shaniqua aims to empower clients to make choices that match their values. She offers simple tools and a steady presence while people build new habits. Her style is direct but compassionate, focused on practical progress one step at a time.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online care

She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and steady progress. One common approach focuses on teaching coping strategies for anxiety and panic - practical breathing and grounding tools, plus behavior changes that reduce symptom intensity over time. Another approach centers on trauma-informed pacing and stabilization to help people manage painful memories and build resilience without becoming overwhelmed. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist collaborates with each person to identify goals, test methods, and adjust the plan based on what helps. This process is shared and flexible so the client’s needs and preferences guide which techniques are used. Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more accessible. Video calls allow a near face-to-face conversation for deeper discussions. Phone sessions can work well when bandwidth is limited or a client prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, sooner problem-solving, or when a shorter touchpoint fits a busy day. These options help fit therapy into work, family, and daily life more easily.