Profile / United States
Shavonna Fitzgerald, LCSW
New York
LCSW - Anxiety and Trauma focused
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness work
- Motivational interviewing
About Shavonna
Shavonna Fitzgerald is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in New York with 10 years of practice. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, and substance-related problems. Shavonna also lists work around parenting, grief, intimacy-related issues, ADHD, and career concerns.
Her style centers on being genuine and straightforward in sessions. She uses client-centered methods to listen and reflect what matters most to each person. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness to help people notice thoughts, feelings, and habits that keep problems going.
Shavonna has experience in settings that included domestic violence support, substance use work, and forensic mental health. That background informs practical steps she offers for safety, coping, and rebuilding routines. She also brings experience addressing family of origin issues, blended family stress, and fatherhood topics.
In sessions she combines goal-focused techniques with motivational interviewing and narrative ideas. That means identifying small, achievable changes and looking at the stories people tell about themselves. Sessions often move between checking current problems, practicing different responses, and planning next steps.
People who choose her often want clear, organized work on mood, relationships, or addictive patterns. She asks specific questions, suggests experiments to try between meetings, and reviews what helps. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Shavonna uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thought patterns and test new behaviors. CBT is focused and skills-based, which can make it straightforward to practice between sessions for problems like anxiety, depression, and some relationship habits.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen and reflect what matters most to the client. That approach prioritizes a responsive conversation and helps set goals based on the client's priorities. Mindfulness Therapy is used to build present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity, which many people find useful for stress and emotion regulation.
Choosing the right combination of methods is part of the work. She collaborates with clients to decide which approaches to try first and adjusts plans based on what helps and what does not. The process is practical and goal-oriented, with periodic check-ins to measure progress.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into work or family schedules, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Discussing logistics during the first meeting helps match session length and frequency to everyday life.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, parenting challenges, grief, ADHD, and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
She uses client-centered listening alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness practices to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and try practical alternatives.
How much experience does she have?
She has about 10 years of experience as a licensed social worker in New York, working in settings that included domestic violence support and substance use care.
What credential and location are on record?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices from New York.
Which languages are supported and can she see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions operate via a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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