Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York
Shanna Gonzalez, LCSW
New York
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 087061
- NPI
- 1265828933
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
These details come from information Shanna 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
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
About Shanna
Shanna Gonzalez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York with over 10 years of professional experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, motivation and self-esteem concerns. She also works with issues like depression, addictions, grief, and career strain.
Her approach is practical and person-focused. Sessions center on clear goals and everyday steps. She draws from attachment-based and client-centered ideas to strengthen relationships and trust. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Shanna pays attention to how past losses and attachment wounds affect current choices. She addresses abandonment, attachment struggles, and intimacy-related issues in straightforward conversation. People who feel stuck by shame, guilt, impulsivity, or isolation can work on concrete skills and coping strategies.
She also supports people dealing with ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, eating and body-image struggles, and compassion fatigue. Communication problems, blended family tensions, and career confusion are common topics she helps sort through. Sessions aim to translate insight into manageable next steps.
Shanna uses elements of emotionally-focused and existential therapy when appropriate, inviting people to clarify values and find meaning in life changes. The focus is on practical work that fits around daily responsibilities. To begin, readers should confirm current session options and follow the listed scheduling steps on the site.
BHow sessions work
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
The work often combines attachment-based therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. Attachment-based therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections, and it helps people notice and change repeating dynamics. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match goals, preferences, and the issues they bring. That may mean trying different techniques for a few sessions and adjusting based on what helps most.
Confirm the specific session formats offered before booking, as current options are listed on the site. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a lunch break or meetings that avoid travel time. They also allow continued work on relationship patterns, coping skills, and mood management from wherever the client is able to meet. Licensed professionals can use these approaches to support steady progress without requiring major schedule changes.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, addictions, grief, and related concerns.
How does she approach therapy?
She combines attachment-based, client-centered, and cognitive behavioral methods to set goals and build practical skills for daily life.
How much experience does she have?
She has more than 10 years of professional work experience in clinical social work.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions structured and billed?
Session cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time; confirm exact session formats before booking.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers