Hi, I’m Shakira Maldonado, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York and Florida, dedicated to helping adults and teens navigate life’s challenges. With three years of experience in individual therapy, I specialize in providing a safe, supportive space where clients can explore their thoughts and emotions without judgment.
My approach is highly personalized, blending evidence-based techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness practices with a compassionate, client-centered focus. I work with teens to address challenges such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, and the pressures of school and social life. Together, we build coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and foster resilience during this critical stage of development.
For adults, I am committed to helping build healthier relationships, enhance self-esteem, and navigate significant life transitions. Whether you’re seeking to manage stress, develop healthier coping skills, or process unresolved emotions, I’m here to guide you on your journey toward self-awareness and emotional well-being.
Let’s work together—whether you’re a teen or an adult—to achieve the balance and peace you deserve.
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
FL LMHC MH23809
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I had the opportunity to have Shakira as a therapist and I wouldn’t have changed it for anything helps me understand and develop strategies to help me improve my mental and physical health and I couldn’t have asked for a better kind hearted person like her to share my life experiences with thank you again Shakira !
Written on Apr 15, 2025 after therapy with Shakira for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and ad