About Samiyra
Samiyra Shabazz-Dixon is a Kentucky licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with six years of experience helping people manage stress and anxiety. She focuses on creating an open space where people can speak freely about what worries them. She speaks plainly and listens carefully to what matters most to each person.
Her work covers relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. She also supports people coping with depression, mood struggles, and post-traumatic stress.
Background and approach
Samiyra helps people address issues like abandonment, attachment concerns, and difficulties with communication. Sessions often look at everyday pressures such as caregiver stress, money and financial worries, and the strain of divorce or separation. She also helps people who feel isolated or stuck in patterns of shame, guilt, or impulsivity.
The goal is to find practical ways to feel steadier day to day. Samiyra uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations and skill-building. She works collaboratively to set small, realistic goals so progress feels manageable.
Her approach centers on clear communication and gradual change. People who choose Samiyra can expect a calm, respectful setting for tackling tough topics. She encourages honest talk and breaks concerns into concrete steps.
Taking the first step can be hard, and she focuses on making that step feel purposeful and doable.
Evidence-based skills for anxiety and relationships online
Samiyra uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage symptoms and build coping skills. One common approach focuses on teaching practical coping strategies for anxiety and stress. These techniques help people notice anxious thoughts, try different responses, and practice calming skills that fit daily life. Another useful approach targets relationships and attachment patterns by improving communication and setting boundaries. This helps people reduce conflict, express needs clearly, and repair strain in close connections.Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work. Samiyra will collaborate with each person to choose approaches that match their goals and preferences. Together they review what feels helpful and adjust direction as needed so progress stays realistic and meaningful.
Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls work well for in-depth conversations and face-to-face connection. Phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in fits the day. Live chat and text options let people check in between sessions, journal with guidance, or send quick updates without scheduling a full call. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and maintain momentum between meetings.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Experience
- 6 years
- Licensed
- Kentucky
- Languages
- English
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