Shakira O'Garro

I believe that, despite the pain we experience in life, we can cultivate a cheerful heart. Grounded in Proverbs 17:22 (A cheerful heart is good medicine), I infuse our sessions with humanness, compassion, and humor to promote safety, transparency, and trust. Therapy with me feels collaborative, respectful, and grounded.

Move at a pace that feels tailored to you, manageable, and sustainable. We will help you gain valuable insights into why you feel stuck and help you make long-lasting changes.

warm, open, safe, and insightful. Clients often say, "Shakira gets it" when we work together.

are women struggling with their faith, identity, or relationships as a result of chronic pain, chronic illness, and medical trauma. The women I work with are high-achieving, God-fearing, and used to holding everything together. You’re known as the strong and successful one. But underneath that, you’re exhausted, overlooked, and quietly falling apart.

Cheerful Heart was created to offer the kind of care many women need but rarely find — care that takes chronic illness, medical trauma, and faith seriously. Shakira provides a safe and inclusive space for you to heal. Our website is under construction, but will be available soon!