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Shakira Barnes, MA, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor Sage & Shadows Counseling
Telehealth Telehealth
Available this week
Specializes in: Anxiety, Kink/Diverse Sexualities, Open Relationships/Polyamory, Relationship Issues, Trauma,
In network with Aetna, BlueCross and BlueShield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Introduction

You’ve carried the weight of your relationships for too long: overthinking, people-pleasing, and silencing your needs to keep the peace. Underneath it all, you’re exhausted. You may question your reality, struggle to set boundaries, and feel stuck in survival mode after relationship abuse. You long for clarity, connection, and the safety to be fully yourself. In therapy, you’re not asking to be fixed, but to be seen. To rebuild trust in your voice, your body, and your worth. You want to feel whole again, not just functioning, but truly living. Hi, I’m Shakira, a relationship therapist specializing in anxiety, relationship issues, kink/BDSM, and relationship trauma. I work with individuals and romantic partners who feel stuck in painful patterns and are ready for change. In therapy, I offer a safe and compassionate space to explore your story, strengthen your boundaries, and reconnect with your true self. My goal is to help you move through old wounds with clarity and leave therapy feeling more grounded, empowered, and at peace in your relationships and within yourself. You don’t have to carry it all alone. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward, I’m here to hold space for your healing. Together, we can gently explore what’s been buried and begin the journey back to your truth. When you're ready, I’d be honored to walk beside you.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY Black/African American

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights
  • Offers free consultation
  • Telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • LPC #90432 (TX)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples

Communities

  • LGBTQIA+
  • Kink/Diverse Sexualities
  • Open Relationships/Polyamory
  • Racial Justice/Equity

Age groups

  • Adults (24+)

Languages

  • English

Faiths

  • Agnostic
  • Atheist
  • Christian
  • Pagan

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

Shakira Barnes, MA, LPC accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Aetna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna

Pay out-of-pocket

  • 75min Couples/Relationship Therapy Session $150
  • 60min Individual Therapy Session $125

Locations

Telehealth Office
Corpus Christi, TX 78413-5423
Want a Telehealth appointment?

Professional Information

Education

  • Master's Degree, Psychology - Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Certifications

  • IFS Level 1

Professional Affiliations

  • American Counseling Association (ACA)
  • American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT)

FAQ

Is Shakira Barnes, MA, LPC accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Shakira Barnes, MA, LPC is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Therapy Finder website. Shakira Barnes, MA, LPC also offers a free consultation.
Does Shakira Barnes, MA, LPC offer telehealth appointments? Shakira Barnes, MA, LPC does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Therapy Finder profile.
What areas does Shakira Barnes, MA, LPC specialize in? Shakira Barnes, MA, LPC specializes in the following areas: Abandonment, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Asexuality, Attachment Issues, Coping Skills, Depression, Emotional Abuse, Emotional Disturbance, Grief, Mindfulness, Peer Relationships, Open Relationships/Polyamory, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Self-Harming, Stress, Suicidal Ideation, Trauma, Burnout, and Kink/Diverse Sexualities.
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