Zakiya Bircher

Zakiya Bircher is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas. She brings a background in social work and counseling to her practice and aims to meet people where they are. She listens closely and helps clients look at problems from different angles.

Before becoming an LPC, Zakiya spent many years in schools as a counselor and educator. That work shaped how she supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, and relationship concerns. Her experience also informs help for sleep trouble, grief, mood issues, and challenges at work or home.

Zakiya uses clear, goal-minded techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused therapy. She helps people spot unhelpful thoughts, test new ways of responding, and set small, workable goals. Mindfulness practices are also part of sessions when they fit the person's needs.

Sessions tend to focus on practical steps and everyday change. Zakiya works with people facing parenting strain, blended family issues, abandonment wounds, and forgiveness work. She also supports those navigating ADHD, bipolar or other mood disorder concerns, and trauma reactions.

People who prefer a direct, supportive style may find her approach helpful. She emphasizes teamwork in therapy and centers the goals the client brings. Those interested in starting are invited to follow the platform process to connect and schedule a first appointment.

How her methods translate to online therapy

CBT helps people notice and test unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Online sessions can guide that work by reviewing thought patterns, practicing new responses, and assigning short exercises to do between meetings.

Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes small, achievable steps toward a client's goals. In remote sessions this looks like setting clear, specific goals, tracking progress, and adjusting plans together over time. Mindfulness Therapy introduces brief attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and calm the body, which can be taught and practiced during online meetings.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options and help choose methods that fit the client's needs, goals, and preferences. Expect the plan to be reviewed and adjusted as progress is made.

Confirm current session options before booking to know what formats are offered. Online work can make scheduling easier and allow sessions to fit into busy days. It can also support shorter check-ins, guided practice between appointments, and steady follow-up to track progress over time.