- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Life purpose focus
About Shamia
Shamia Humbles is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, practicing in Louisiana with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, eating concerns, and self-esteem struggles. Sessions are conducted in English.
She focuses on practical conversation and clear steps rather than clinical jargon. Shamia adjusts sessions to what each person needs and pays attention to problems like body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, and issues around money and life purpose. Her approach includes listening, reflecting, and helping people find manageable next steps.
In sessions she talks through present difficulties and helps set achievable goals. She also works with mood concerns and post-traumatic stress. Shamia brings a direct style that keeps discussions focused on everyday challenges and decision points.
Her work includes exploring forgiveness, building self-love, and addressing women’s issues when relevant. She frames conversations around what is happening now and what small changes could help over time. Practical strategies and clearer patterns of thinking are common parts of the work.
For people unsure what comes next after a life change, she helps sort priorities and consider options. Shamia asks questions, outlines simple steps, and checks progress as work continues. Choosing to begin is treated as one concrete step toward clarifying direction.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Shamia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on current problems and practical skills. One common approach involves structured conversations that identify unhelpful thought patterns and test small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and improve mood. This helps people notice habits that keep them stuck and try alternative responses.Another approach she uses emphasizes problem-solving around relationships and communication. That work looks at patterns in interactions, clarifies what each person wants, and teaches concrete communication steps to reduce conflict and improve understanding. These methods are often helpful for divorce, separation, caregiver stress, and money-related disagreements.
Choosing the right method is part of the work. She collaborates with each client to pick approaches that match goals and preferences, and she adjusts plans as progress is reviewed. Clients can expect a shared process of testing what helps and changing course when needed.
Confirm the session formats before booking since specific options are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week by removing travel time and allowing appointments during shorter breaks. They also allow quieter, lower-bandwidth check-ins when scheduling or camera use is difficult. Many licensed professionals find that regular, shorter sessions or weekly meetings help maintain momentum while fitting into everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Shamia address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, eating concerns, and self-esteem issues. Additional focus areas include body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, and life purpose.
How would she approach someone who feels stuck?
Her style centers on practical conversation and goal-setting. She helps clarify current problems, suggests manageable steps, and reviews progress over time.
What is her professional background?
She has 10 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns. That experience includes work with mood disorders and post-traumatic stress.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in Louisiana. Sessions are offered from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the selected plan and location.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.