Practitioner record · Checked 10 Oct 2026
Shakira Maldonado has been in practice 3 years and is licensed in Florida. Shakira lists stress, Anxiety, relationship issues and self esteem among 34 subjects on the BetterHelp roster.
Everything below is either quoted from Shakira's own BetterHelp listing, taken from public licensing records, or written by Maker Therapy and labelled as such. Nothing here is an availability promise, a review, or a rating.
01 · Who Shakira works with
Shakira lists 5 specialisms and 29 further focus areas. Specialisms are the subjects Shakira chose to list first, which is the closest a listing gets to “this is my actual practice”.
02 · In Shakira's own words
Reproduced in full and unedited - not summarised, not tightened, not rewritten in a house voice.
Hi, I’m Shakira Maldonado, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York and Florida, dedicated to helping adults and teens navigate life’s challenges. With three years of experience in individual therapy, I specialize in providing a safe, supportive space where clients can explore their thoughts and emotions without judgment.
My approach is highly personalized, blending evidence-based techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness practices with a compassionate, client-centered focus. I work with teens to address challenges such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, and the pressures of school and social life. Together, we build coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and foster resilience during this critical stage of development.
For adults, I am committed to helping build healthier relationships, enhance self-esteem, and navigate significant life transitions. Whether you’re seeking to manage stress, develop healthier coping skills, or process unresolved emotions, I’m here to guide you on your journey toward self-awareness and emotional well-being.
Let’s work together-whether you’re a teen or an adult-to achieve the balance and peace you deserve.
Shakira Maldonado, on the BetterHelp listing · read 10 Oct 2026
03 · What happens next
Shakira practises through BetterHelp, so the route in is BetterHelp's. This is that sequence, written by Maker Therapy from the platform's published process - not a description of Shakira's own practice, and not a promise about how quickly anything happens.
BetterHelp opens with a set of questions about what you are dealing with, what you want from therapy, and any preferences on the therapist. You are not booking Shakira at this point.
BetterHelp matches algorithmically by default, so asking for Shakira is a step you have to take. There is a field for requesting a specific therapist during sign-up, and you can switch afterwards from your account. Starting from a link on this page does not by itself assign you to Shakira.
You will be offered somebody else rather than put on a waitlist. Worth knowing, because it is easy to assume a match is the person you asked for.
A first session is typically history and orientation: what brought you, what has been tried, what you want to be different. It is also where the questions in the next section belong.
Changing therapist on BetterHelp does not need a reason. A first session that does not click is common and is not a verdict on therapy. That option existing is the main practical difference between a platform and a private practice.
04 · Practical details
05 · Provenance
Shakira's name, credential, state, subjects, approaches and biography are read from BetterHelp's therapist roster, which Maker Therapy re-reads once a day; this page reflects the reading taken on 10 Oct 2026. The licence number and NPI are cross-checked against public registers.
The plain-English method descriptions, the first-session walkthrough and the questions are written by Maker Therapy and labelled as such wherever they appear.
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