Shakera Jackson
LPC
Compassionate counselor helping people manage strong emotions
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- Collaborative approach
- Practical tools
- Trauma-informed focus
About Shakera
She uses a collaborative style that puts the client's experience first. Sessions center on clear goals and practical steps. Clients can expect to talk about what matters most to them and to try tools that fit their daily life.
Her practice draws on approaches such as client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), emotionally-focused therapy (EFT), and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). These methods are used to address trauma, mood concerns, relationship strain, anger, and stress-related problems.
Over a decade in the field has given her experience with a wide range of concerns including parenting stress, ADHD, depression, social anxiety, body image, and caregiver burnout. She emphasizes teamwork and regular feedback so therapy stays relevant and practical.
Shakera works from Oklahoma and provides services in English. To begin, people complete an online matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to therapist availability. The subscription for sessions can be canceled at any time.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Oklahoma
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's needs. The therapist follows the client's lead, offers empathy, and helps people set goals that matter to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and anger. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills to help with intense emotions and impulsivity.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped in the past. They collaborate to try methods that fit the person's life and adjust as needed based on progress and feedback.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking. Many people find online therapy helpful because it can fit into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and make it easier to check in during a work break or between errands. Online sessions also let therapists and clients focus on practicing skills that transfer into everyday routines. Licensed professionals can tailor tools from CBT, DBT, and client-centered work to suit the online setting and the client's goals.
At a glance
- Listed location
- Oklahoma
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Credentials
- LPC
- Languages
- English
- License (Oklahoma)
- LPC · No. LPC06891
- NPI
- 1215278031
As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Shakera commonly address?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, grief, and coping with life changes. She also supports issues like parenting strain, ADHD, body image, and relationship problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and client-centered, focusing on goals set together. She blends practical techniques from CBT, DBT, EFT, and EMDR when appropriate.
How much experience does she have?
Shakera has ten years of experience working in mental health settings. That background includes supporting people through trauma, mood concerns, and stress-related issues.
What credentials and region should I know about?
She holds the LPC credential, listed as OK LPC, and practices in Oklahoma.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
What are the session formats available?
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current session options before booking to know how sessions are conducted.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Before you start
- Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
- Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
- If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.