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Shakiyah Demelien

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Shakiyah Demelien

South Carolina

Practical support for stress and relationships

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship focus
  • Men's wellbeing

About Shakiyah

Shakiyah Demelien is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in South Carolina who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and depression. She also addresses concerns such as attachment and abandonment, caregiver stress, communication problems, isolation and mens issues. Her style is respectful and compassionate, and she focuses on practical steps that move people forward.

She listens first to understand what matters most to each person. Then she tailors conversations and a plan to fit individual needs. Sessions focus on clear goals, everyday skills, and small changes that add up over time.

Shakiyah draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide work on mood, impulsivity, guilt, shame, and money or midlife challenges. She supports people through divorce, forgiveness work, and rebuilding connection after conflict. Her approach aims to make coping tools useful in daily life.

She emphasizes empowerment and collaboration. Clients are invited to set the pace and decide which goals feel most important. The therapist offers steady support while people try new strategies and reflect on progress.

With four years of experience overall, Shakiyah brings a calm and practical presence to sessions. She encourages people to take the first step toward change and stays focused on realistic ways to improve wellbeing.

How therapeutic methods translate to online care

Shakiyah uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and real-life changes. One common approach emphasizes identifying patterns in thinking and behavior and trying practical alternatives to reduce anxiety and improve mood. This helps people who feel stuck by giving clear actions to test between sessions.

Another approach targets relationship and attachment concerns by looking at how people connect, communicate, and respond to stress in close relationships. Work of this kind helps with communication problems, forgiveness, and rebuilding trust after conflict.

Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasnt worked before. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

If you prefer online therapy, confirm available session formats before booking since options are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work or family life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Many people find that remote sessions help them apply new skills directly to daily routines.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

South Carolina

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and depression, plus related areas like attachment, abandonment, and mens issues.

What is her general approach in sessions?

She listens first and then tailors conversations and a plan to fit each person. Work focuses on practical steps, clear goals, and everyday coping skills.

How long has she practiced?

She has four years of professional experience working with clients on the listed concerns.

What credentials does she hold and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in South Carolina and practices from that state.

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 fees handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapists availability.

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