Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York
Shakila Foster, LCSW
New York
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Grief
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 100394
- NPI
- 1447905302
- Experience
- 8 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
These details come from information Shakila supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Compassion fatigue
About Shakila
Shakila Foster is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York with eight years of professional experience. She helps people manage stress and anxiety, cope with grief and loss, and work on self-esteem and confidence. She also addresses compassion fatigue and life changes that leave people feeling stuck.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. Sessions focus on clear goals and small, doable steps. Conversations explore how everyday routines, relationships, and responsibilities affect mood and energy. She pays attention to work and caregiving pressures that often make stress worse.
Shakila uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people identify unhelpful patterns. She helps clients build coping tools that fit their schedules. Discussions include ways to handle setbacks and to notice progress in small increments.
She has worked with people facing medical and caregiving stress, including cancer and chronic illness concerns, fertility and pregnancy-related struggles, and end-of-life or hospice matters. She also supports people dealing with postpartum depression, isolation, jealousy, infidelity, and questions about life purpose.
Sessions are conducted in English. Practical matters like scheduling and subscription billing are handled through the service’s booking system. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based techniques are used in online sessions
Shakila works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach helps people identify thought and behavior patterns that feed anxiety and low mood, then tests small changes to see what helps. This approach is useful for stress, worry, and improving everyday functioning.Another approach emphasizes building coping tools for difficult moments. That can include short exercises to manage overwhelm, skills for pacing through caregiving or medical stress, and ways to rebuild confidence after setbacks. These methods suit concerns like compassion fatigue, grief, and life transitions.
Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review concerns, goals, and what has worked in the past. Together they try approaches and adjust based on what fits the client's life and preferences.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Practical advantages of online sessions often include easier scheduling around work or caregiving, the ability to have shorter check-ins when time is limited, and avoiding travel time. Licensed professionals can use these conveniences to make regular sessions more manageable while focusing on goals that matter to the client.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include compassion fatigue, caregiving stress, chronic illness, pregnancy and postpartum issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical steps. Sessions aim to identify patterns and build manageable coping tools.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working with these concerns.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during sign-up.
How do I get started with a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers