Shanna Gonzalez, LCSW
Therapist in New York
Shanna Gonzalez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with over ten years of experience.
- Licensed inNew York
- License087061
- NPI 1265828933
- Experience10+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Shanna
Shanna Gonzalez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with over ten years of experience. She focuses on practical help for people facing stress, anxiety, depressed moods, and relationship strain. She aims to create a respectful and compassionate space where a person can begin making changes one step at a time.
Shanna tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person’s needs. Sessions focus on clear goals and doable steps rather than vague promises.
Background and approach
She listens for patterns tied to attachment and relationship dynamics and helps people name what’s getting in the way of closer connections. Her work draws on attachment-based ideas and client-centered methods to support people who feel stuck by abandonment, shame, or isolation. She also uses cognitive behavioral strategies to identify unhelpful thoughts and to build more effective coping skills.
These approaches are used together to address things like grief, self-esteem, and career stress. Shanna has helped people navigate trauma, addiction concerns, and life transitions with a calm, direct style. She encourages practical tools for managing anger, impulsivity, and emotional overwhelm.
The aim is to build skills that fit everyday life and day-to-day relationships. People who choose her often want a therapist who listens without judgment and works toward clear, measurable change. She supports those exploring intimacy issues, communication problems, or questions about life purpose.
Her session work is steady, collaborative, and focused on the next practical step.
Credentials
- LCSW (New York)
- License 087061 · expires April 2027
- NPI
- 1265828933 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Shanna lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- 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
Approaches Shanna names
- 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
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How attachment and practical therapies work online
Shanna uses attachment-based ideas to help people notice how early relationship patterns affect their current connections. This approach focuses on identifying emotional needs, recognizing familiar push-pull dynamics, and practicing new ways of relating. It can be useful for intimacy concerns, abandonment issues, and feeling isolated.She also uses client-centered methods that put the person’s experience at the center of sessions. That means conversations are guided by what matters most to the client, with the therapist offering empathic reflection and support. Cognitive behavioral techniques are employed when helpful to spot unhelpful thoughts and build concrete coping skills for anxiety, mood, or impulsivity.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Shanna collaborates with each person to choose methods that match goals and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made. That collaborative process helps clients see what feels most useful and sustainable.
Online therapy provides flexible ways to meet. Video calls let people use face-to-face conversation when deeper emotional work is needed. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat or text-based messaging work well for short check-ins, refining coping strategies, or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around a busy life.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does Shanna commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, addiction issues, grief, self-esteem struggles, and career-related stress.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is warm, direct, and respectful. She combines listening with practical steps to help people make measurable changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings ten years of professional experience as a licensed clinician in New York.
What are her credentials and practice location?
She holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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