Shaakira Gillette , LCSW

Shaakira Gillette is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who combines evidence-informed therapy with experiential practices to support clients navigating stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship challenges, trauma, depression, grief, and intimacy-related concerns. She integrates cognitive therapy and mindfulness practices with hypnotherapy, metaphysical perspectives, psychoeducation, and introspective exercises to help clients explore underlying beliefs and responses. Her approach emphasizes the connection between mind and body, and she draws on psychodynamic work and shadow exploration to identify patterns that show up across relationships and daily life.

In clinical work Shaakira uses assessment to map behavioral health history, current challenges, and wellness goals, then tailors coaching around mindfulness, diet, lifestyle, and energy awareness to support recovery and growth. She also incorporates sound and meditative practices and invites clients to examine how core beliefs or past trauma may be influencing present behavior. The practice references elements such as water for nurturing, earth for grounding, fire for physical vitality, and air for spirit as part of a broader healing framework.

With a focus on young adult issues, attachment concerns, first responder stress, self-harm, sexual assault and abuse, and fostering self-love, Shaakira blends structured therapeutic techniques with reflective, experiential work to guide clients toward greater clarity and resilience.