Shakira K O'Garro

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC-D, LPC, LPCC, NCC

Shakira K O'Garro

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC-D, LPC, LPCC, NCC (she, her)

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4 Endorsed

White Plains, NY 10603

(914) 368-6726

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You’ve served faithfully, prayed faithfully, and shown up consistently, but life still hits hard. Now you’re questioning everything: your calling, your identity, even God’s goodness. Maybe you’re still going to church and doing what you “should,” yet you feel broken and unseen. Maybe you’re leading while privately falling apart. You might be asking, “If God loves me, why am I still suffering?”

I help high-achieving Christian women navigate some of life's biggest disappointments such as chronic illness, pain, and medical trauma that triggers a crisis of faith. Many of the women I work with are professionals, caregivers, and ministry leaders or the ones who are known for holding it together for everyone else but don’t know where to put their pain.

Therapy with me is a place to take the mask off. We’ll name what hurts, make room for your fears and doubts, and address the patterns that keep you stuck. We’ll also explore spiritual layers of suffering such as disappointment with God, anger, shame, fear of judgment, and the pressure to pretend. Healing is possible even if your faith feels fragile now.

Take the first step to help. Call or Email Shakira K O'Garro now - (914) 368-6726

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Cheerful Heart Mental Health Counseling PLLC

White Plains, NY 10603

(914) 368-6726

My website

We offer in-person appointments on Saturdays and virtual appointments Monday through Thursday.

I specialize in Spirituality, Women's Issues and Trauma and PTSD

$250 Per Session

I see individuals and groups

Let's Connect (914) 368-6726

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Cheerful Heart Mental Health Counseling PLLC

White Plains, NY 10603

(914) 368-6726

My website

We offer in-person appointments on Saturdays and virtual appointments Monday through Thursday.

I specialize in Spirituality, Women's Issues and Trauma and PTSD

$250 Per Session

I see individuals and groups

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $250
Couple Sessions $275

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Out of Network

We are an out-of-network provider. We can provide a superbill and partner with Thrizer to help you receive reimbursement for out-of-network benefits from your insurance plan.

Shakira K O'Garro

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC-D, LPC, LPCC, NCC

Email me or call with questions - (914) 368-6726

We are an out-of-network provider. We can provide a superbill and partner with Thrizer to help you receive reimbursement for out-of-network benefits from your insurance plan.

Shakira K O'Garro

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC-D, LPC, LPCC, NCC

Email me or call with questions - (914) 368-6726

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / D-007634 Shakira K O'Garro

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 13 years

I have over 10 years of experience helping BIPOC populations who are managing chronic illness, such as Endometriosis, from a faith-affirming and trauma-informed lens. I'm licensed in NY, NJ, PA, SC and CA.

Shakira K O'Garro

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC-D, LPC, LPCC, NCC

Email me or call with questions - (914) 368-6726

Shakira K O'Garro

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC-D, LPC, LPCC, NCC

Email me or call with questions - (914) 368-6726

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Spirituality
Women's Issues
Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

Christian Counseling
Chronic Illness
Chronic Pain
Endometriosis and Adenomyosis

I help people who feel scared, dismissed, or overwhelmed because of ongoing health issues (especially endometriosis). If dealing with chronic pain, confusing symptoms, or medical experiences that left you shaken or unheard, in our first sessions, we'll talk through what you've been carrying (your worries and even the ways this has affected your faith or sense of self). You'll feel seen quickly!

Shakira K O'Garro

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC-D, LPC, LPCC, NCC

Email me or call with questions - (914) 368-6726

Shakira K O'Garro

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC-D, LPC, LPCC, NCC

Email me or call with questions - (914) 368-6726

4 Endorsements

Joanna Terrelonge Individual & Couples Counseling

Counselor, LMHC

Shakira O’Garro is an exceptional therapist. Shakira is caring compassionate and dedicated to her profession. Shakira has extensive training, experience and provides high quality of services.

Peaceful Pathways PLLC

Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC-D, LCMHC, CASAC

Shakira is an Amazingly Empathetic, Passionate and Caring Therapist. She has expertise in working with those who struggle with Endometriosis but exudes sincerity and wisdom that will make any person from all walks of life feel safe, secure and comfortable.

Lindsay Boudreau

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW

Shakira provides holistic, personable therapy services. Her interest and clinical care around medical issues, especially Endometriosis (endo) and Adenomyosis (adeno), are strong. I highly recommend Shakira!

Julianna S Hedberg

Counselor, MA, LMHC, CCTP

As a fellow counselor, I admire how deeply Shakira shows up for her clients-with integrity, empathy, and genuine care. She has a warm approach, and is committed to continually learning in order to meet her clients' needs.

Client Focus

Age

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Group

Communities

Gay Allied ,

Immuno-disorders ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American ,

Hispanic and Latino

Religion

Christian

Age

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Group

Communities

Gay Allied ,

Immuno-disorders ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American ,

Hispanic and Latino

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Christian Counseling
Culturally Sensitive
EMDR
Integrative
Interpersonal
Motivational Interviewing
Person-Centered
Prolonged Exposure Therapy

We use EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which are powerful, evidence-based approaches for people with chronic pain and medical trauma. Exploring what's most important in your life or your values and targeting traumatic memories and situations helps clients cope better and lower levels of emotional distress.

Shakira K O'Garro

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC-D, LPC, LPCC, NCC

Email me or call with questions - (914) 368-6726

Shakira K O'Garro

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC-D, LPC, LPCC, NCC

Email me or call with questions - (914) 368-6726

Groups

EMDR Group for Endo Sisters

Hosted by

Shakira K O'Garro

This EMDR therapy group is for women with endometriosis who want to process medical trauma, anxiety, and the emotional weight of living with chronic illness—so you can feel calmer, less triggered, and more grounded. This small, structured cohort is limited to 5 participants and meets weekly for 6 weeks, beginning March 10, 2026, via a HIPAA-compliant secure video platform. We use the EMDR Group Traumatic Episode Protocol (GTEP), a guided approach designed to reduce trauma activation, support nervous system regulation, and build resilience and self-trust in an intimate group setting. This is a structured therapy cohort.

Expertise

Chronic Pain

Trauma and PTSD

Women's Issues

Types of Therapy

Trauma Focused

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$80-$100

Group Meets

Every Tue 7 P.M. - 8 P.M.

Location

Virtual via HIPAA Compliant Video

White Plains, NY 10603

Email Shakira K O'Garro about this group or call - (914) 368-6726

Single Christian Women with Dating Anxiety

Hosted by

Shakira K O'Garro

Dating anxiety can be exhausting—overthinking texts, fearing rejection, or shutting down when someone is inconsistent. This EMDR-informed therapy group is for single Christian women who want to date with more peace, confidence, and discernment. We use structured EMDR-based group protocols (GREP2 + GTEP) to strengthen nervous system regulation and target the roots of dating fear, heartbreak, ghosting, betrayal, and faith-related shame so you can respond with calmer reactions and steadier self-trust. You can expect faith-honoring, trauma-informed group work, tools to reduce spiraling and avoidance, and support for boundaries, discernment, and self-trust.

Expertise

Anxiety

Spirituality

Types of Therapy

Trauma Focused

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$80-$100

Group Meets

Every other Thu 4 P.M. - 5 P.M.

Location

HIPAA Compliant Video Software

30 Glenn St

White Plains, NY 10603

Email Shakira K O'Garro about this group or call - (914) 368-6726

Location

Primary Location

Cheerful Heart Mental Health Counseling PLLC

White Plains, NY 10603

(914) 368-6726

Email me

My website

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Westchester

Zips

We offer in-person appointments on Saturdays and virtual appointments Monday through Thursday.

Shakira K O'Garro

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC-D, LPC, LPCC, NCC

Take the first step to help. Call now - (914) 368-6726

We offer in-person appointments on Saturdays and virtual appointments Monday through Thursday.

Shakira K O'Garro

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC-D, LPC, LPCC, NCC

Take the first step to help. Call now - (914) 368-6726

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