Shakila Foster

Shakila Foster is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, and major life changes. She provides calm, straightforward support for people looking to build confidence and handle day-to-day pressures. Her first priority is listening and making space for what matters most to each person.

She draws on eight years of professional experience in New York to guide conversations about motivation, self-esteem, and coping skills. Sessions focus on practical steps clients can try between meetings, such as small behavior changes and clearer ways to express needs. Shakila pays particular attention to compassion fatigue and the strain that comes with caring roles.

People also come to her for help around illness, fertility challenges, pregnancy and postpartum concerns, and grief linked to hospice and end-of-life situations. She aims to help clients sort through overwhelming feelings and find manageable ways forward. The work is paced to each persons readiness.

Shakila creates a nonjudgmental space where thoughts and emotions can be named and examined. She encourages honest conversations and sets realistic goals that fit everyday life. Her approach centers on collaboration and steady support.

To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on availability. Fees vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

Approach options and what online therapy can offer

Shakila uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and emotional processing. One common approach emphasizes building coping skills and behavioral steps that reduce anxiety and strengthen daily routines; this helps when stress or motivation are getting in the way of daily life. Another direction centers on grief and loss work, where conversations focus on naming difficult feelings, processing changes, and finding ways to remember and adjust after a loss.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then tailor techniques to what feels helpful. That decision is shared and can shift as needs change over time.

Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in this profile. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, shorten commute time, and allow check-ins when people need a flexible option. Some people like shorter phone check-ins for quick support, while others prefer longer conversations that let them work through grief or complex feelings. A therapist can help pick a format and schedule that fits everyday life.