Shakiyah Demelien is a licensed professional counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, family conflict, trauma and depression.
01About Shakiyah
Shakiyah Demelien is a licensed professional counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, family conflict, trauma and depression. She opens sessions with a calm, respectful approach and focuses on what matters most to each person. Her tone is compassionate and practical, so clients can take small steps forward right away.
She listens for patterns that cause pain or get in the way of daily life, such as attachment worries, feelings of abandonment, or difficulty with communication.
Background and approach
Shakiyah works with issues like guilt, shame, impulsivity, isolation, and midlife questions about purpose. She also supports people dealing with caregiver stress, money problems, divorce and separation, and mood disorders. Sessions are shaped around each person’s needs and goals.
She adapts conversation and planning so ideas feel useful and doable at home. Expect clear, simple suggestions and a focus on actions you can try between sessions. With four years of clinical experience and a South Carolina LPC credential, she draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide care.
She treats people with respect and sensitivity while helping them build skills to manage symptoms and strengthen relationships. Shakiyah invites clients to take gradual steps toward change. She emphasizes empowerment and practical tools rather than quick fixes.
The work is collaborative, and progress is paced to fit each person’s life and challenges.
02Credentials
- LPC (South Carolina)
- License 8997 · expires August 2027
- NPI
- 1891472510 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Shakiyah lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
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04Online support
How evidence-based approaches translate to online care
Many of the techniques Shakiyah uses come from evidence-based therapeutic methods that focus on managing symptoms and changing unhelpful patterns. One common approach emphasizes building practical coping skills for anxiety and stress, teaching breathing, grounding, and simple behavior changes that reduce overwhelm in daily life. Another approach targets relationship and attachment issues by identifying interaction patterns and practicing new ways to communicate and set boundaries.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose and adapt methods based on needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together over time.
Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video lets people use visual cues and a fuller conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for quick reflections, reminders, or when typing feels more comfortable. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives and keep progress going between appointments.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does she address?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflict, trauma and abuse, and depression. Additional focus areas include attachment concerns, abandonment, caregiver stress, and mood issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is calm, practical, and respectful. She tailors conversation and plans to each person and offers clear, actionable steps between sessions.
What is her professional experience?
She has four years of clinical experience working with the listed concerns. That background informs how she helps people set goals and try new coping skills.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in South Carolina and practices from that state.
What languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are offered?
She works through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions billed and what does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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