- Stress and anxiety
- Anger management
- Blended family issues
About Shahadah
Shahadah Lucas-Curtis is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with nine years of clinical experience. She works with adults around stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, anger, and self-esteem. Shahadah also offers help for attachment difficulties and blended family issues among other related concerns.
She frames clients as experts in their own stories and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions are practical and focused on identifying patterns that maintain stress or conflict. Shahadah talks through coping strategies, communication skills, and ways to manage strong emotions so daily life becomes easier to handle.
Her approach is straightforward. She listens to what is happening now, asks about when problems began, and helps people set short-term goals. Conversations may include practicing new ways to speak with a partner or household members, setting boundaries, and changing unhelpful habits.
Shahadah draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques suited to each person’s needs. She helps people test small changes between appointments and reviews what works. The work is collaborative - therapist and client decide next steps together.
People contact Shahadah for help when merging households, managing loyalty conflicts, or handling co-parenting stress after separation. She also supports those dealing with body image, caregiver strain, grief around divorce or separation, and feelings of isolation. If worries about anger or impulsivity are getting in the way, she addresses those plainly and directly.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions
Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on learning skills and changing unhelpful patterns. One approach emphasizes identifying and testing the thoughts that escalate stress or anxiety. This helps people notice automatic thoughts and try more balanced alternatives to reduce worry and rumination.Another common technique targets behaviors and emotion management. It teaches concrete strategies for handling anger, reducing impulsive actions, and practicing steady routines that decrease overwhelm. These methods can be especially relevant for blended household challenges like setting boundaries and responding to conflict calmly.
Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then try methods that fit. That collaborative process includes checking what feels helpful and adjusting course together.
The original biography does not list which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins between in-depth sessions. It can also let people focus on skill practice during a standard appointment without needing extra time for commuting.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, anger, and low self-esteem. Additional focus areas include attachment issues and blended family issues.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative. She helps people identify patterns, try small changes, and set short-term goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience working with adults on emotional and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are offered and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.