Shaniqua Parrish-Bacon is a licensed clinician in Maryland with five years of professional experience.
01About Shaniqua
Shaniqua Parrish-Bacon is a licensed clinician in Maryland with five years of professional experience. She holds MD and LCPC credentials and offers straightforward support for people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and relationship problems. She aims to make talking about hard things less intimidating and more manageable.
She creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can say what they are feeling. Conversations focus on what matters now - symptoms, daily struggles, and steps that might help.
Background and approach
Sessions are practical and grounded in real-life concerns rather than jargon. Her approach emphasizes collaboration. She works with each person to set goals and try small changes that fit their routine.
Progress is tracked in ways that are meaningful to the client, such as improved sleep, fewer panic episodes, or clearer communication with others. Shaniqua pays attention to the emotional effects of trauma and loss. She helps people process grief, manage panic attacks, and rebuild trust in relationships after hurt or infidelity.
She also addresses workplace stress, fertility-related distress, and midlife or life-purpose concerns. Clients can expect patience and direct feedback. She supports people who want tools for coping, clearer communication, or relief from overwhelming reactions.
The work moves at the client’s pace and focuses on practical steps toward feeling better.
02Credentials
- LCPC (Maryland)
- License LC13086 · expires January 2028
- NPI
- 1730917931 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
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04Online support
Approaches that guide online work and practical benefits
Shaniqua uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on concrete skills and emotional processing. One approach emphasizes teaching coping skills for anxiety and panic - practical breathing, grounding, and behavioral strategies to reduce acute symptoms and prevent panic episodes. These skills are useful when anxiety feels overwhelming and you need tools to manage day-to-day functioning.Another strand of her work centers on processing trauma and grief through careful, paced conversations. This involves naming emotions, understanding how past events affect current reactions, and building tolerable ways to revisit painful memories so they lose some of their hold over daily life. This approach helps people move toward better emotional regulation and clearer relationships after loss or hurt.
Finding the right mix of techniques is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, test approaches, and adjust based on what feels helpful. Clients are invited to share preferences and feedback so the plan stays focused on their needs and pace.
Online therapy offers flexibility to fit sessions into busy lives. Video calls let people see nonverbal cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low, and live chat or text messaging work well for brief check-ins or when a written space feels more comfortable. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care and to try different formats as needs change.
05Questions people ask
What issues does she help with?
She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship issues, plus related concerns like panic attacks, attachment issues, and workplace stress.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. Sessions focus on clear goals, manageable steps, and skills you can use between meetings.
What is her background and experience?
She has five years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and interpersonal concerns, including trauma, loss, and mood difficulties.
Where is she licensed and what credentials does she hold?
She is licensed in Maryland and lists MD and LCPC as her credentials.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to start, select the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire.
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