Profile / United States
Shanna Gonzalez, LCSW
New York
LCSW - Anxiety and Relationship Support
See online therapy options- CBT informed
- Attachment work
- Goal focused
About Shanna
Shanna Gonzalez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with over 10 years of professional experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, motivation and self-esteem concerns. Her work includes support for depression, addictions, grief, career questions, ADHD and several interpersonal issues.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. She also draws on attachment-based ideas and client-centered methods to explore how relationships and personal values affect behavior.
Sessions focus on clear goals and small, doable changes. Conversations look at patterns that sustain worry, low mood, or conflict. Shanna helps people practice new skills between meetings so progress can be measured and adjusted.
She pays attention to how past wounds or attachment styles influence present reactions. Emotionally-Focused and existential perspectives are used when helpful to address meaning, purpose, and difficult feelings that don't fit neatly into problem-solving tasks.
Shanna keeps language plain and practical. She works with clients who want a structured, evidence-informed approach and an emphasis on real-life adjustments. People are encouraged to try steps, review what works, and change course if needed.
How her approaches translate to online work
Shanna uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to break down specific thoughts and behaviors into manageable steps, which can be practiced between sessions. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related patterns because it focuses on concrete skills and measurable change.She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how close relationships shape reactions and safety in relationships. This approach helps when past connection patterns keep showing up in current partnerships. Client-Centered Therapy is used to prioritize the client's perspective and goals, giving space for people to lead the topics they find most important.
Choosing a method is collaborative. Shanna will discuss goals and preferences and adjust the mix of approaches as work progresses. That conversation helps decide whether to emphasize skill practice, relationship patterns, or meaning and values.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, since the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into workdays, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let clients use video or phone options depending on their comfort and bandwidth. These practical benefits help therapy fit into everyday life without changing its focus on skills and relationships.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address most often?
She commonly works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, addictions, grief, and ADHD among other areas.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, test alternative responses, and practice skills between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has more than 10 years of professional experience as a clinician working with a range of emotional and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, NY LCSW, practicing in New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed or priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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