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Entry 307406Florida / United States

Shana LaCastro

Shana LaCastro, LCSW

Florida 20 years in practice

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LCSW - stress and anxiety support

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship concerns
  • Eating issues

About Shana

Shana LaCastro is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and Pennsylvania with 20 years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, eating issues, low self-esteem, and depression, and works in English from Florida.

She helps people sort through worry and overwhelm using evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Sessions are conversational and practical. Shana listens for patterns that keep people stuck and offers ways to change them.

Her approach addresses communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and isolation or loneliness. She also supports people exploring life purpose and building self-love. Social anxiety and phobia are additional areas she works on.

In sessions she aims to make it easier to name difficult feelings and try different responses. She emphasizes concrete steps clients can practice between meetings. Progress is measured in everyday changes rather than labels.

Her style is direct and collaborative. People who want clear strategies and steady guidance may find this approach useful. To begin, follow the site instructions to complete the short questionnaire and schedule a first session.

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How evidence-based methods translate to online sessions

Shana uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide work on stress, anxiety, relationships, and eating concerns. Cognitive approaches focus on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking; these are useful for anxiety and negative self-beliefs. Behavior-focused strategies break problems into small, doable steps and build new habits through practice between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shana collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. She adjusts techniques over time based on what is most effective for the client.

The platform and session formats available should be confirmed before booking. Confirm which formats Shana currently offers when you sign up. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week by removing travel time, offering shorter check-ins when needed, or allowing sessions during a work break or other convenient times. Licensed professionals can use these options to help maintain consistency and apply therapy skills in everyday life.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesEating disordersSelf esteemDepression

Experience

20+ years

Listed in

Florida, Pennsylvania

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, eating issues, low self-esteem, and depression. Additional focus areas include communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose, self-love, and social anxiety.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in a conversational, practical way. Sessions focus on identifying patterns and trying concrete strategies between meetings.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 20 years of professional experience working in behavioral health settings. That background informs her practical, skills-focused approach.

What are her credentials and practice location?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and Pennsylvania and based in Florida.

Which languages are used in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Confirm pricing details on the platform before booking.

How do I begin a first session?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

Shana LaCastro

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