Shakira Edwards is a primary counselor at Avenues Recovery Center at Baton Rouge. She is a native of New Orleans, and holds a Bachelor's of Science in Psychology from Southern University and A&M College, as well as a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling. She is currently pursuing her credentials as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), driven by a passion for supporting individuals battling substance use disorders. Inspired by personal experiences from her childhood, Shakira approaches addiction treatment with a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) framework. She focuses on helping clients identify and correct maladaptive behaviors, enhance their motivation for change, and develop healthy coping mechanisms.
Outside of her professional life, Shakira enjoys spending time with family and friends, cooking delicious meals—often for her beloved fur baby, Princess—and traveling to meet new people and experience different cultures.
