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Many health insurance plans reimburse 50-80% of session fees with out-of-network therapists. Learn if your plan qualifies.
Shaakira is a licensed social worker who is passionate about supporting women through some of life’s most tender and challenging seasons. She specializes in working with pregnant and postpartum moms, as well as individuals navigating anxiety, depression, and major life transitions. Whether you’re adjusting to motherhood, stress with work or life, managing the pressures of college, or working through shifts that feel overwhelming, you don’t have to do it alone.
Her approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in compassion. Together, you'll explore what’s weighing on you, identify the patterns that are no longer serving you, and build new coping skills that help you feel more steady and empowered. Shaakira also supports clients in learning healthy boundaries—both with themselves and others—so they can move through life with greater clarity and confidence.
Therapy should feel like a safe place to exhale, reflect, and grow. You deserve support that honors your story, your strengths, and your goals. Shaakira is here to walk alongside you as you navigate whatever comes next.
Her approach to therapy centers around renewal. She strive to empower clients to start fresh and grow motivation to make healthy changes in their lives. Clients find that Renew Counseling offers an atmosphere that feels safe and supportive as they talk about what’s happening in their lives. They benefit from learning about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness practices, increasing their self-awareness and learning more about their patterns to bridge new coping skills.
Years of Experience: 18 years
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
College & graduate student mental health - Specialized strategies for common issues of young adulthood, including school and career stressors, support around healthy relationships, existential concerns, drug or alcohol issues, eating disorders, and anxiety and/or depression.
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Pregnancy, perinatal, postpartum mental health - Addressing issues specific to women and families during the pregnancy and postpartum period, including postpartum depression and anxiety
Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others
Women's issues - Therapy tailored to common concerns among women; providing a safe and understanding space to address life challenges, stressors, and questions around identity as a woman
Shaakira Simmonds is accepting clients using listed insurances, paying listed fees, or using health insurance out-of-network benefits other than:
Many health insurance plans reimburse 50-80% of session fees with out-of-network therapists. Learn if your health insurance plan qualifies.
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
The practice will call you for a free 10 minute phone call to discuss your needs and ensure a match!
This provider has no upcoming call times available.