Licensed clinical social worker recordConnecticut
Shani Ben-Dov, LCSW
Connecticut
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Connecticut
- LCSW, licence 16868
- NPI
- 1629929328
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English, Hebrew
- Location
- Connecticut
These details come from information Shani 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
- Trauma and abuse
- Caregiver issues
About Shani
Shani Ben-Dov is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Connecticut with three years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, depression, and compassion fatigue. She speaks English and Hebrew and works with adults to untangle patterns that feel stuck or overwhelming.
Many clients come when thoughts race, conversations replay, or old habits keep repeating despite knowing better. Shani helps people slow those patterns, name what lies underneath, and practice different responses. Sessions aim to be straightforward and practical, with an emphasis on real-life skills that fit busy schedules.
Her approach uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address emotion regulation, communication problems, and attachment-related concerns. She also draws on methods useful for people dealing with caregiver stress, first responder strain, and co-occurring substance use or behavioral health challenges. Work in sessions combines talking about what's happening with short skills practice and planning for manageable changes between meetings.
Shani describes her style as collaborative and direct. She prefers curiosity over judgment and helps clients map how thoughts, emotions, and relationships interact. The focus is on what can be tried next rather than on needing all the answers at the start.
Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. Costs vary by location and are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. International clients are not currently accepted.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It helps with anxiety, depression, and repetitive thinking by breaking problems into concrete steps and practicing alternative responses.DBT techniques emphasize emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. These skills are useful for people who feel emotionally overwhelmed or who struggle with intense reactions and relationship conflict.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review a client's concerns, goals, and daily life and then recommend methods to try. This is a collaborative process that can be adjusted as progress is made or needs change.
Confirm current session options before booking because formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can tailor pacing and skill practice to match how much time someone has between sessions.
CAreas of focus
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English, Hebrew
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, and compassion fatigue along with related concerns such as attachment or communication problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and direct, focused on curiosity rather than judgment and on building practical skills clients can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of experience working in behavioral health settings and with people facing high stress and trauma-related challenges.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Connecticut.
What languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Hebrew.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary by location and are charged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling 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