Somatic IFS & Relationship Therapy in Corpus Christi & San Antonio
Sage & Shadows Counseling offers an intentional, relational space to untangle old patterns, heal emotional wounds, and rebuild secure connection, serving individuals and couples online throughout Corpus Christi, San Antonio, and all of Texas.
Rediscover. Rebuild. Reconnect.
Let’s be honest:
If your relationships feel disconnected, the rest of your life probably does too.
It’s more than just stress. When connection feels strained or uncertain, it can touch everything; your mood, your confidence, the way you move through your day. You start to question yourself, adjust yourself, and lose sight of what you actually need.
There’s another way to be in relationship.
Does this resonate?
You’re struggling to find fulfillment in your relationship.
You’re wondering if you're with the wrong person.
You feel like happiness in a relationship isn’t for everyone.
Or…you’re feeling burnt out from the modern dating world.
You’re wanting support with…
⟶ Increasing intimacy
⟶ Improving communication
⟶ Connecting and/or dating
⟶ Setting healthy boundaries
⟶ Healing past wounds
Meet Shakira Barnes, MA, LPC – Founder & Relationship Therapist
I believe you don’t have to keep settling in your relationships.
As a Texas-licensed professional counselor, I provide specialized somatic IFS therapy for people navigating relationship issues, anxiety, and trauma recovery. Based in Corpus Christi, I walk alongside individuals and partners here and across San Antonio as they learn to trust their core Self.
Our clinical work goes beyond traditional talk therapy to address how trauma and anxiety are stored in your nervous system. We provide an inclusive environment for:
LGBTQIA+ & Queer Relationships: Cultivating secure, authentic connections.
Neurodivergent-Affirming Therapy: Tailored support for ADHD, autism, and sensory patterns that lead to overload in partnerships.
Alternative Relational Structures: Navigating open, polyamorous, and ethically non-monogamous connections with care.
Where I Do My Best Work
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Anxiety Therapy
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IFS Therapy
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Couples/Relationship Therapy
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Relationship Trauma Therapy
Let’s make therapy simple.
01
Reach out
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, but it begins with a simple conversation.
In our free 30-minute consultation, we’ll talk about what’s been weighing on you and decide together whether this space feels like the right fit for the work ahead.
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See change
Change takes honesty, curiosity, and a willingness to look at patterns that have shaped your relationships.
Session by session, we slow things down, untangle old dynamics, and begin building healthier ways of relating to yourself and others.
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Reconnect
Healing rarely happens all at once.
Over time, you’ll find yourself reconnecting with your voice, your needs, and relationships grounded in honesty, care, and real connection.
READY TO GET STARTED?
Rediscover the connection you’ve been longing for.
Serving Corpus Christi, San Antonio, and all of Texas.