Meet Shakara
With roots in social justice advocacy and the arts, I bring my passion for community care and healing to Open Space Therapy Collective. As Care Manager, I help create a welcoming, inclusive environment for our LGBTQIA+ community and creative professionals seeking therapy.
My path has been shaped by years of working alongside visionary leaders in social justice movements, organizations focused on racial equity, political strategy, community empowerment, and finding grounding and nocturnal laughter within the seemingly chaotic performing arts world.
Why OSTC
I believe in the power of storytelling, the wisdom of community centered care, and the importance of making mental health support accessible to all. Whether you're beginning your therapy journey or seeking to deepen your existing practice, I'm here to help navigate the practical aspects of connecting with our remarkable team of therapists.
Explorer at Heart
Beyond my role at the collective, I'm an avid explorer working my way through America's National Parks (28 of 63 and counting!), a student of herbalism, an astrology enthusiast, and a novice fire dancer trying not to burn herself on the regular.
Photo credit: Rosie Yadid