Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York
Shavonna Fitzgerald, LCSW
New York
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - relationships and trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 093261
- NPI
- 1710373386
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
These details come from information Shavonna 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
- Client-centered
- Cognitive behavioral
- Motivational interviewing
About Shavonna
Shavonna Fitzgerald is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York with 10 years of practice. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, and related concerns such as depression, substance issues, and self-esteem. Her work includes helping people manage life changes and the practical fallout of emotional struggles.
She draws on straightforward, client-centered methods. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. She listens for what matters in everyday life - work, family, parenting, and relationships - and helps people map small, doable steps forward.
Her background includes supporting survivors of domestic violence, people affected by substance use, and others who have navigated complex stressors. That experience informs her attention to safety, boundaries, and practical coping skills. She also brings experience from forensic mental health settings and work with family-related challenges.
Therapeutic tools she uses include cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thinking, motivational interviewing to build readiness for change, mindfulness practices to steady attention, and narrative techniques to make sense of life events. Sessions often mix talking and skill practice so clients leave with clear next steps.
Shavonna works with issues such as grief, parenting strain, intimacy-related concerns, ADHD, burnout, and codependency. People looking for a pragmatic LCSW in New York who focuses on everyday functioning and measurable progress will find her approach practical and direct.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Shavonna commonly uses client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, and motivational interviewing in her practice. Client-centered work means the conversation focuses on what matters to the client and builds trust through listening and reflection. Cognitive behavioral techniques involve identifying unhelpful thoughts and practicing small behavior changes to reduce symptoms. Motivational interviewing uses short, focused conversations to strengthen a person’s own reasons for change and to set realistic next steps.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. She will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they shape a plan that matches the client's priorities and adjusts over time based on progress and feedback.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the exact session formats before booking since formats were not specified in the profile. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help people sustain regular work on therapy goals while balancing family, job, and health demands.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and trauma concerns as well as depression, addictions, grief, parenting strain, LGBT issues, and related topics listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and practical, using conversational sessions that focus on concrete steps and skills tailored to daily life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of experience as a licensed social worker in New York and has worked in domestic violence, substance use, and forensic mental health settings.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in New York.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she take international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
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