Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Shakena works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Maryland, District of Columbia, New York, Pennsylvania
- Years in practice
- 12
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Shakena
Dr. Shakena Mabry is a licensed clinical social worker with twelve years of practice. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, mood struggles, and life transitions.
She pays attention to what each person brings and helps them move toward clearer goals. Her approach is straightforward and practical. She listens first and helps people name what matters most to them.
Then she and the client choose simple strategies to reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning.
Background and approach
Dr. Mabry uses a mix of evidence-based methods depending on the issue. She draws on acceptance and commitment ideas to help people clarify values and take meaningful steps.
She also uses cognitive behavioral tools to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. People come to her for problems like depression, anger, addiction, trauma, grief, and challenges with self-esteem. She also supports clients facing career shifts, parenting stress, multicultural concerns, and the strain of caregiving.
Her practice includes work on ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and disruptive mood dysregulation disorder when relevant. Sessions aim to be collaborative and focused on real-life change. Dr.
Mabry helps build practical skills for emotion regulation, impulse control, and healthier relationships. She encourages small, achievable steps so progress feels manageable. She works from Maryland and holds New York and Pennsylvania LCSW credentials as well.
Sessions are conducted in English and available in several online formats to fit different schedules.
What Shakena works with
Everything Shakena lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Shakena's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches Shakena lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people identify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and making changes that feel meaningful. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like low mood or social anxiety. It often involves simple exercises to try between sessions. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a method used to process past traumatic memories so they have less emotional charge; it is commonly used for post-traumatic stress and related trauma symptoms.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, past experiences, and preferences. Together they pick strategies to try and adjust the plan as needed based on what helps most.
Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy schedules or those who prefer remote care. Video calls let you work face-to-face when a deeper conversation is needed. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quicker check-in is enough. Live chat and text-based messaging allow shorter, frequent check-ins and written reflections between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, and daily life.
Questions people ask about Shakena
What problems does Dr. Mabry address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, trauma, grief, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, and related issues like ADHD and mood disorders.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens, helps clarify goals, and introduces strategies you can try between sessions.
How long has she been practicing?
She has twelve years of professional experience working in clinical settings and with individual clients.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is an LCSW and holds New York LCSW and PA LCSW credentials, and she practices from Maryland.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
She works via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.