- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship work
- Practical coping skills
About Shakira
Shakira Maldonado is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who focuses on men's wellbeing along with adults and teens. She offers a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, depression, and life changes. Her style is straightforward and caring, aimed at helping clients feel heard and understood before moving on to practical steps.
Shakira uses a personalized approach that mixes evidence-based methods with mindfulness. She helps people build coping skills, manage emotions, and respond differently to old patterns. Sessions often include skill practice, gentle reflection, and concrete strategies to handle everyday pressures.
With three years of clinical experience, Shakira has supported people facing attachment and abandonment concerns, body image struggles, codependency, communication problems, and the stress that comes with caregiving. She also works with issues like avoidant or dependent personality patterns, commitment worries, and the fallout from separation or divorce.
Shakira holds licensure in Florida and New York as an LMHC. She provides therapy in English and focuses on practical tools that fit each person’s life. Her approach aims to strengthen resilience and help people move toward clearer goals.
To begin, prospective clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and pricing varies by location and therapist availability.
How therapeutic approaches fit into online care
Shakira commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and low mood. She also incorporates mindfulness practices that teach simple attention and breathing skills to help calm stress and improve emotional awareness.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they adjust methods over time so sessions remain practical and relevant to everyday life.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people choose a setup that works for them, such as video for face-to-face conversation or phone for lower bandwidth and quicker sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
New York, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can Shakira help with?
She addresses stress, anxiety, relationship and self-esteem concerns, depression, and coping with life changes, among related issues like attachment and body image.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is personalized and practical, combining evidence-based techniques and mindfulness to build coping skills and improve emotional regulation.
What is Shakira's clinical background?
She has three years of experience providing individual therapy to adults and teens, working with a range of emotional and relational concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
Shakira is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with licensure in Florida and New York and practices from Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start therapy with Shakira?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.