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Marriage & Family Therapist, Post-MA, LMFT, LCDC-I
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LaShekia 'sheka' Scott

Marriage & Family Therapist, Post-MA, LMFT, LCDC-I (she, her)

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Austin, TX 78731
Introducing a dedicated and compassionate guide to navigate through life's challenges when you are faced with adversity or feeling trapped in difficult circumstances. I am here to offer unwavering support and accompany you on your path towards healing, freedom, and inner peace. As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in the state of TX and WA, I provide support, guidance, and empowerment to my clients, assisting them in the journey towards long-lasting change, restoration of hope, and living authentically fulfilled lives. Utilizing modalities like Play Therapy, Christian Counseling, Trauma Focused CBT, Gottman Method, EFCT.
Specializing in providing healing to youth, teens, couples, and families after traumatic events. Sheka is also well-equipped to assist individuals struggling with substance use disorders, depression, anxiety, self-injurious behaviors, and moderate to severe mental health disorders discover healing. She creates a warm, safe, and supportive environment.
In every step of life’s journey, we often find ourselves facing challenges, uncertainties, and tough moments. You are enough and your life matters to me. I want to invite you to reach out to receive treatment that will challenge and empower you to create positive change in your life and relationships. Together, we will embark on a transformative journey.
Call or LaShekia 'sheka' Scott now for a free 15 minute consultation - (832) 400-6506

My Practice at a Glance

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Instru-Mental Powerhouse Life

Austin, TX 78731

(832) 400-6506

Instru-Mental Powerhouse Life Therapy

Spokane, WA 99201

My website
I offer therapy sessions online via video. I'm available most weekdays and in the evenings.
I specialize in Marital and Premarital, Infidelity and Trauma and PTSD 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (832) 400-6506
Photo of LaShekia 'sheka' Scott, Marriage & Family Therapist, Post-MA, LMFT, LCDC-I

My Practice at a Glance

Waitlist. Contact to join the list for online therapy.

Instru-Mental Powerhouse Life

Austin, TX 78731

(832) 400-6506

Instru-Mental Powerhouse Life Therapy

Spokane, WA 99201

My website
I offer therapy sessions online via video. I'm available most weekdays and in the evenings.
I specialize in Marital and Premarital, Infidelity and Trauma and PTSD 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Cash, Check, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Ascension (SmartHealth)
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • CareFirst
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Medicare
  • Quest Behavioral Health
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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LaShekia 'sheka' Scott
Marriage & Family Therapist, Post-MA, LMFT, LCDC-I
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (832) 400-6506
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LaShekia 'sheka' Scott
Marriage & Family Therapist, Post-MA, LMFT, LCDC-I
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (832) 400-6506

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Texas / 205001 LaShekia Scott
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 13 years
  • Attended Northcentral University, Post-MA in General Family Therapy, Graduated 2022
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: Washington State Department of Health MFT.LF.70024267 / 2025
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LaShekia 'sheka' Scott
Marriage & Family Therapist, Post-MA, LMFT, LCDC-I
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (832) 400-6506
Photo of LaShekia 'sheka' Scott, Marriage & Family Therapist, Post-MA, LMFT, LCDC-I
LaShekia 'sheka' Scott
Marriage & Family Therapist, Post-MA, LMFT, LCDC-I
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (832) 400-6506

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Marital and Premarital
  • Infidelity
  • Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Adoption
  • Antisocial Personality
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body Image
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Child
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Eating Disorders
  • Education and Learning Disabilities
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Neurodivergence
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Personality Disorders
  • Psychosis
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Teen Violence
  • Veterans
  • Women's Issues
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LaShekia 'sheka' Scott
Marriage & Family Therapist, Post-MA, LMFT, LCDC-I
Do these issues align with your needs? or (832) 400-6506
Photo of LaShekia 'sheka' Scott, Marriage & Family Therapist, Post-MA, LMFT, LCDC-I
LaShekia 'sheka' Scott
Marriage & Family Therapist, Post-MA, LMFT, LCDC-I
Do these issues align with your needs? or (832) 400-6506

Endorsement

Niko Palacios
Niko Palacios
Marriage & Family TherapistMALMFTCMHS
I had the pleasure of supervising Sheka from 2024-2025. Her insight, empathy, and professionalism consistently impressed me. Sheka brings warmth, curiosity, and clinical skill to every client relationship. I know she will bring lasting change to all."

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Single Parent

Ethnicity

Black and African American

Religion

Christian

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Single Parent

Ethnicity

Black and African American

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Art Therapy
  • Attachment-based
  • Christian Counseling
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Gestalt
  • Gottman Method
  • Integrative
  • Intervention
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Play Therapy
  • Positive Psychology
  • Sandplay
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused
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LaShekia 'sheka' Scott
Marriage & Family Therapist, Post-MA, LMFT, LCDC-I
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (832) 400-6506
Photo of LaShekia 'sheka' Scott, Marriage & Family Therapist, Post-MA, LMFT, LCDC-I
LaShekia 'sheka' Scott
Marriage & Family Therapist, Post-MA, LMFT, LCDC-I
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (832) 400-6506

Location

Primary Location

Instru-Mental Powerhouse Life

Austin, TX 78731

(832) 400-6506

Additional Location

Instru-Mental Powerhouse Life Therapy

Spokane, WA 99201

(832) 400-6506
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I offer therapy sessions online via video. I'm available most weekdays and in the evenings.
Photo of LaShekia 'sheka' Scott, Marriage & Family Therapist, Post-MA, LMFT, LCDC-I
LaShekia 'sheka' Scott
Marriage & Family Therapist, Post-MA, LMFT, LCDC-I
Call for a free consultation now - (832) 400-6506
"
I offer therapy sessions online via video. I'm available most weekdays and in the evenings.
Photo of LaShekia 'sheka' Scott, Marriage & Family Therapist, Post-MA, LMFT, LCDC-I
LaShekia 'sheka' Scott
Marriage & Family Therapist, Post-MA, LMFT, LCDC-I
Call for a free consultation now - (832) 400-6506