Shakita Stewart, LMHC

Shakita Stewart is a Florida licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 18 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and helping people cope with life changes. She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Her style is practical and straightforward, aimed at helping people take the next step toward feeling better.

Over her career she has worked with issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, communication problems, and the emotional fallout from divorce and separation. She also addresses impulsivity, mood and panic symptoms, post-traumatic stress, pregnancy and childbirth related struggles, and financial stress. Shakita brings a steady, calm presence and adapts conversations to what each person needs in the moment.

Her work draws on a mix of problem-focused methods and trauma-informed techniques. Sessions look at current thoughts and behaviors, practical steps people can try between meetings, and ways to build stronger self-regard. She supports people in clarifying life purpose and navigating gendered pressures, including men’s and women’s issues.

Shakita aims to create a collaborative plan rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. She listens for patterns in relationships and daily routines, then helps identify small, manageable changes. The goal is clearer communication, fewer panic moments, and more confidence in day-to-day decisions.

People who choose her often want down-to-earth guidance rather than technical jargon. She encourages honest conversation and works at a steady pace so clients can make real progress over time.

How her approaches translate to online care

Shakita uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy to guide her work. CBT looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and teaches simple techniques to change unhelpful patterns. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding and reducing the impact of traumatic experiences while building coping skills for everyday life.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. She will talk with each person about their goals, symptoms, and preferences, then suggest methods to try. If something doesn't fit, she adjusts the plan so it matches what the person needs and wants to work on.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also make it simpler to continue care across life changes while staying connected with a licensed professional who helps you practice new skills and track progress.