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- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Compassion fatigue
About Shakila
LCSW in New York with 8 years of clinical experience, Shakila Foster helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and major life changes. She also supports those dealing with compassion fatigue and related strains. Sessions focus on practical coping and emotionally honest conversation.
Shakila uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage symptoms and make day-to-day adjustments. She helps clients name what feels overwhelming, try concrete strategies to reduce stress, and practice skills that build confidence. Conversations are direct and focused on what the client wants to change.
Her work often addresses situations tied to illness, caregiving, pregnancy and childbirth, postpartum depression, fertility challenges, and end-of-life concerns. She also helps people dealing with isolation, jealousy, infidelity, forgiveness, and questions about life purpose. These topics are approached in short, actionable steps rather than long theoretical explanations.
Shakila aims to create an atmosphere for honest talk without judgment. She listens for patterns people want to change and suggests small experiments to test new ways of coping. Progress is measured in everyday functioning and clearer decision making.
People meet her for issues that range from chronic pain and disability to the stress of caregiving or working through grief. New clients in New York who speak English complete a short questionnaire to begin and then schedule an initial session to set goals.
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How evidence-based techniques are used in online sessions
Shakila uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address symptoms and everyday challenges. One common approach is practical skills training, which teaches specific exercises and routines to reduce anxiety and manage stress. These techniques focus on actions a person can take between sessions to notice change.A second approach is structured problem work, where the therapist and client break down a troubling situation into parts and test new ways of responding. This method is useful for grief, caregiving stress, relationship strains like infidelity, and life transitions where concrete steps help rebuild confidence.
Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try approaches that fit those goals, and adjust based on what helps. Clients are involved in choosing what to practice and how to measure progress.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when a full in-person visit is difficult. Licensed professionals offer sessions that aim to support everyday functioning and decision making without requiring major schedule changes.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include issues tied to cancer, caregiving, chronic illness, fertility, pregnancy and postpartum, and end-of-life concerns.
What type of therapeutic style does she use?
Her approach centers on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that produce practical skills. She emphasizes direct conversation and concrete strategies to manage symptoms and daily stress.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional work experience as a licensed social worker. That experience includes work with grief, caregiving stress, and chronic illness related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.