Shakera Jackson

Shakera Jackson is an LPC who focuses on helping people move from surviving to thriving. She listens without judgment and works alongside clients to set realistic goals. Her style centers on collaboration and practical steps people can use day to day.

She draws on client-centered methods to make sessions feel grounded in each person’s experience. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used to notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are added when emotions feel overwhelming and people need clearer ways to cope.

Shakera has about 10 years of experience in the mental health field and practices in Oklahoma. Her work addresses stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and caregiver strain. She also focuses on body image, self-esteem, communication problems, and relationship and family concerns.

People come to her for help with intense emotions such as anger, impulsivity, and mood swings, as well as for support after divorce, domestic violence, or loss. She also supports those managing ADHD symptoms and disruptive mood challenges like DMDD. Her approach blends practical skills with emotional understanding.

In sessions she invites feedback and adjusts plans based on what helps. Progress is paced to each person’s needs, with attention to building self-love, coping skills, and healthier patterns. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on availability.

How therapy approaches guide online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and meeting people where they are. The therapist follows the client’s lead, reflects what is shared, and helps set goals based on each person’s priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with practical exercises that can be practiced between meetings. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and sharpening communication.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try approaches that make sense, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. Clients and the therapist work together to pick techniques that match needs and preferences rather than relying on a single method.

If you are considering online options, confirm the current session formats before booking. Many people find that remote sessions can fit more easily into busy days, make it simpler to join from work or school breaks, and allow a steady check-in without travel time. Discuss with the therapist how to adapt exercises and between-session work for an online setting so progress can continue between meetings.