Meet Our Clinician

Shakyra is a highly skilled and compassionate psychotherapist with a year of experience helping individuals overcome various mental health challenges. With a deep understanding of the human mind, emotions and behaviors, she creates a safe and comforting space where you can share your inner thoughts and feelings without fear nor judgement. Shakyra is a bilingual counselor, speaking fluently both English and Spanish, she received a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Puerto Rico in Mayagüez. She is currently working to obtain her Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lagrange College this year 2025.

As a psychotherapist, Shakyra follows a cognitive behavior, person-centered and mindfulness approach. She believes that each individual has the capacity to adapt, live through and overcome.

Shakyras’s areas of expertise include, but are not limited to:

Depression, Anxiety, Family Conflicts, Intimacy-Related Issues, Stress, Communication Problems, Post-Traumatic Stress, Workplace Issues, and more.

Shakyra believes “The human being has the capacity to grow, learn and overcome from the beginning of life till the last second of life.” Shakyra is committed to providing a confidential and judgement free space where clients can explore their challenges, gain insight, and develop effective coping strategies.

Professional Memberships:

American Counseling Association (ACA),

CSI Honor Society Membership

Member of the Licensed Professional Counselors Association (LPCA) of Georgia

To schedule an appointment or inquire further, please reach out to Refinery Counseling at info@refinerycounselingsvc.com.