Specialties

Relationship Concerns
Relational Trauma
Survivors of Emotional and Narcissistic Abuse
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You’re seeking a guide who truly sees you—your light, your shadows, and everything in between.

Here, you are understood.
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Meet Our Founder!

Shakira Barnes
MA, LPC Associate

Supervised by Johanna Torres, MS, LPC-S
Hello, it’s an honor to meet you—I'm truly glad you found your way here.

With over five years of experience supporting adolescents and adults through intensive mental health care, I’ve come to deeply value the courage it takes to step into healing. My work is rooted in a proactive, holistic approach that nurtures not only mental wellness, but also the deeper layers of the soul.
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As a therapist, I am:
  • ​Kink Allied
  • LGBTQIA+ Allied
  • Esotericism and Spirituality Allied
  • Open Relationships and Non-Monogamy Allied
​I hold space for the complexities of identity, desire, belief, and experience—because healing doesn’t look the same for everyone. You are welcome here, exactly as you are.
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I understand how difficult that first step can be.

Therapy has been on your mind, but life keeps moving, and the timing never feels quite right. The thought of starting over—of finding the right guide—can feel overwhelming. I see you.

​That’s why I offer a complimentary 20-minute consultation—an open space for you to ask questions, explore my approach, and see if our work together feels right for you. When you're ready, I’m here to walk alongside you.
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Settling into the stillness?

​Stay, explore, and find the wisdom within.
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