Therapist Spotlight: Shakaelah Fisher, LAPC
Anxiety and Trauma-Focused Therapy in Georgia
When facing anxiety, trauma, depression, or relationship challenges, working with a supportive therapist can help you regain balance and confidence. At Peaceful Horizons Counseling, LLC, Shakaelah Fisher, LAPC provides compassionate, client-centered therapy designed to help individuals overcome life’s challenges and improve their emotional well-being.
Shakaelah works with children, teens, and adults, offering personalized therapy tailored to each client’s unique experiences and goals.
Helping Clients Navigate Anxiety, Trauma, and Depression
Shakaelah understands that everyone’s mental health journey is different. She focuses on creating a safe and supportive environment where clients feel comfortable expressing themselves and exploring difficult experiences.
Her clinical experience includes helping clients manage:
Anxiety and social anxiety
Depression
Low self-esteem
Relationship challenges
Trauma and traumatic experiences
By combining empathy with evidence-based techniques, she helps clients develop healthier coping skills and build greater confidence in themselves.
Education and Professional Background
Shakaelah holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Social and Behavioral Health from the University of West Georgia and a Master’s Degree in Clinical/Counseling Psychology from Clayton State University.
She currently practices under the supervision of Janika Perry, LPC, CPCS.
Her education and clinical training have prepared her to work with individuals across the lifespan while providing trauma-informed care.
Therapy Approaches Shakaelah Uses
Shakaelah integrates multiple therapeutic approaches to best support each client’s needs.
These include:
Person-Centered Therapy (PCT)
Focuses on creating a supportive, empathetic environment where clients feel understood and accepted.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Helps clients recognize and change negative thought patterns that impact emotions and behaviors.
Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT)
A specialized approach designed to help individuals process and recover from trauma.
EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
A powerful trauma treatment that helps individuals process distressing memories and reduce emotional distress.
Art Therapy Techniques
Creative expression can help individuals process emotions in ways that words alone may not capture.
What Clients Can Expect in Therapy
Shakaelah’s approach to therapy is:
Compassionate
Collaborative
Non-judgmental
Strength-focused
She believes therapy should empower clients to better understand themselves, develop practical coping strategies, and create positive change in their lives.
Online Therapy Services in Georgia
Peaceful Horizons Counseling provides virtual therapy sessions for clients across Georgia, making it easier for individuals to access high-quality mental health care.
If you’re searching for an EMDR therapist or trauma therapist in Georgia, Shakaelah Fisher offers a thoughtful and supportive approach to healing.
Taking the first step toward therapy can open the door to greater emotional well-being and personal growth. Check us out at: www.peacefulhorizonscounseling.com
