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- CBT methods
- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting and grief
About Zaakia
Zaakia Bowens is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with 16 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. She focuses on practical work that addresses relationship concerns, parenting strain, grief, anger, self-esteem, career pressures, intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue.
Bowens uses a strengths-based perspective and draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of responding. Sessions are straightforward and goal oriented. The conversation usually includes identifying patterns, trying small changes between sessions, and reviewing what works.
People come to her for a mix of short-term problem solving and longer-term support. She talks through immediate coping strategies and also looks at habits that keep problems repeating. That makes room for clearer thinking and more dependable daily routines.
Her style is respectful and direct. She aims to treat each person with kindness and regard while keeping the work practical. That means clear steps, reasonable goals, and regular check-ins on progress.
Bowens practices in Texas and conducts sessions in English. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats before booking. To get started, use the site process to choose online therapy options, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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CBT and practical approaches for remote sessions
CBT focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. In plain terms, it helps people spot patterns, try new responses, and track what changes. That approach is useful for anxiety, stress, depression, anger, and relationship concerns.Alongside CBT, a strengths-based perspective highlights existing skills and resources. That means sessions look for things a person already does well and build on those abilities to handle current stressors and life changes.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences. Together they will try practical techniques, review progress, and adjust plans when needed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people choose online sessions because they can fit therapy into a workday, avoid travel time, or use a shorter check-in when needed. Consider what will best fit your schedule and bandwidth, and confirm the available session types when you arrange the first appointment.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, grief, anger, self-esteem, career pressures, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.
What therapeutic approach does she use?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a primary approach. She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional experience working in counseling and wellness-focused care.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Texas and practices in that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.