- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Zakiya
Zakiya Bircher is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with three years of counseling experience. She works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, and blended family issues. Sessions address practical problems like sleep struggles, parenting strain, workplace stress, and coping with life changes.
Zakiya uses straightforward, skills-based methods drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. She helps people notice unhelpful thinking patterns, test new behaviors, and set small, doable goals. Mindfulness techniques are used to support attention and emotional regulation when appropriate.
Her background includes a bachelor’s degree in social work and a master’s degree in counseling from Prairie View A&M University. Prior roles in schools and education inform a practical approach to problem solving and clear communication. The LPC credential is held in Texas.
In sessions she keeps conversations focused and goal-oriented. People can expect to talk through immediate concerns, try specific strategies between sessions, and check progress regularly. The tone is direct and solution-minded rather than abstract or vague.
Zakiya works with adults on a range of mood and behavior concerns, including ADHD, bipolar mood issues, trauma reactions, and challenges tied to separation or blended households. She also addresses workplace issues, compassion fatigue, and the stress of caregiving or parental roles.
How her approaches work for online sessions
CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. In practice this means tracking situations, noticing automatic thoughts, and trying small experiments to see what changes. This approach is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and workplace stress.Solution-Focused Therapy centers on clear, short-term goals and small steps toward them. Sessions concentrate on what is already working and on building practical habits and routines that fit daily life. Mindfulness Therapy adds brief attention and breathing practices to help manage strong emotions and maintain focus.
Choosing the right approach is usually a collaborative process. The therapist and client will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust over time based on what helps most. That gives room to combine CBT, solution-focused steps, and mindfulness as needed.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It also allows people to practice strategies in real-life settings between appointments.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, ADHD, bipolar mood issues, and blended family issues among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The approach is practical and goal-oriented, using CBT and solution-focused methods and occasional mindfulness exercises to build skills and track progress.
What is her professional background?
She has three years of counseling experience, plus prior work in schools and education, and degrees in social work and counseling from Prairie View A&M University.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas and practices from that state.
Does she see people in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location; 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 through the booking process.
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.