Shaakira McMillon, LCSW
- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and caregiver support
- CBT and motivational interviewing
About Shaakira McMillon
Over the course of her career she has supported people coping with depression, anxiety, caregiver fatigue and burnout, family conflict, grief, intimacy concerns, addiction, and challenges balancing work and life. Her practice draws on evidence-informed methods to help clients set meaningful, achievable goals and build practical coping strategies.
Shaakira commonly incorporates Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), along with solution-focused techniques, creative art-based tools, and other therapeutic methods tailored to each person’s needs. She focuses on clear collaboration, helping people identify strengths and take stepwise action toward change. Throughout her work she has assisted clients and families at various stages of their healing journeys.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Shaakira McMillon have?
Shaakira McMillon has seven years of experience as a social worker and therapist.
Is Shaakira McMillon a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which denotes Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her license is listed as CA LCSW 87641.
In which languages does Shaakira McMillon provide therapy?
Shaakira McMillon provides therapy in English.
Where is Shaakira McMillon located?
She is located in California.
How can I work with Shaakira McMillon as my therapist?
Work with Shaakira McMillon is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Shaakira McMillon work with international clients?
Shaakira McMillon does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Shaakira McMillon cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Shaakira integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing, along with mindfulness-informed ideas, to guide online work. CBT helps people identify and reframe unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for managing mood, anxiety, and daily challenges. Motivational Interviewing focuses on exploring personal motivation and resolving ambivalence when people want to make changes, which can be useful for issues like addiction, lifestyle shifts, or commitment to treatment. Mindfulness-based techniques offer gentle ways to increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity, supporting stress reduction and emotional regulation.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Shaakira works collaboratively with each person to determine what methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She emphasizes shared decision-making and adapts strategies over time as clients progress and priorities evolve.
Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to fit care into busy schedules and to connect from different locations. These formats support continuity of care and flexible scheduling, allowing therapists and licensed professionals to meet clients where they are and tailor interactions to what feels most useful for each person.