I am licensed in New York with 10+ years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Codependency, Communication problems, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family problems, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
NY LCSW 087061
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Shanna is a compassionate listener that helps validate my experiences and explorers with multiple angles to look at situations.
Written on Feb 29, 2024 after therapy with Shanna for 1 year on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, and adhd
Shanna makes me feel supported and encouraged as I navigate some really hard things. She brings her sense of humor and personal touch to our sessions which sets me at ease.
Written on Jan 11, 2024 after therapy with Shanna for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
Shanna is great therapist, really easy to speak to.
Written on Sep 04, 2023 after therapy with Shanna for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties
Shanna is professional, relatable, listens, empathizes, and asks all the hard/difficult questions. I definitely recommend her if you’re searching for a professional and empathetic therapist!
Written on Feb 21, 2023 after therapy with Shanna for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue