I am licensed in Maryland, New York, District of Columbia, and Pennsylvania with over 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Additional areas of focus: 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
Clinical approaches: 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
NY LCSW 097819
PA LCSW CW023750
DC LICSW LC200003197
MD LCSW-C 18216
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Shakena Mabry. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
What stands out most is how supported I feel during each session. Instead of rushing to give answers, Dr. Mabry takes the time to guide me through my thoughts and feelings in a way that helps me gain clarity and perspective. Her insight and compassion have been incredibly valuable in my healing journey, and I leave every session feeling lighter and more empowered.
Written on Sep 30, 2025 after therapy with Shakena for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, eating disorders, and self esteem