Shakyra Washington, MA, TX | Psychotherapist

About Shakyra Washington

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Families

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Identity

Gender

Female

Sexuality

Straight

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Shakyra Washington

Shakyra Washington is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate with three years of experience providing mental health support to children, adolescents, and adults. She currently serves as an Outpatient Mental Health Therapist at Ellie Mental Health at Willowbrook, where she develops and implements evidence-based interventions, monitors clients' mental and physical health status, and educates clients and families on mental health and behavioral concerns. Shakyra's clinical foundation includes experience as a Crisis Text & Chat Specialist, where she developed strong skills in crisis intervention, safety planning, and assessing the mental, emotional, and physical health of clients across the lifespan. She has a proven ability to assess, diagnose, and build effective, individualized treatment plans, with a particular focus on strengthening clients' coping skills and understanding of their own mental health. Known for establishing trust and rapport quickly, Shakyra creates a space where clients feel safe engaging in open and honest communication. She holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology and is a member of the Chi Sigma Iota International Honor Society. Shakyra is committed to bringing compassion, adaptability, and clinical expertise to help clients navigate life's challenges and build lasting well-being.

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Popular visit reasons

Depression

Pain Management Consultation

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Young Adult Issues

Depression

Pain Management Consultation

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Psychosexual Evaluation

Education and background

Practice names

Wellnite 2

Education and training

The Chicago School at Dallas, Master's

NPI number

1427633072

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Shakyra Washington?

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Is Shakyra Washington accepting new patients?

Shakyra Washington generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Shakyra Washington's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

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What practice does Shakyra Washington work with?

Shakyra Washington works with Wellnite 2.

What are common reasons for patients to see Shakyra Washington?

Shakyra Washington frequently sees patients for Depression, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Shakyra Washington on their profile.