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Entry 147807New York / United States

Shaniqua Shelton

Shaniqua Shelton, LCSW

New York 8 years in practice

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and relationships

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Self esteem work

About Shaniqua

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 8 years of experience. Shaniqua Shelton helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and motivation challenges. She also works with concerns such as grief, anger, depression, ADHD, and life transitions.

Shaniqua frames sessions as direct conversations about the issues that matter most to the client. She adapts the structure of meetings and the treatment plan to each person's situation. Sessions focus on practical steps, understanding patterns, and building skills to manage symptoms and daily demands.

She pays attention to attachment-related concerns like abandonment and control issues. Work can include talking through relationship patterns, practicing ways to manage intense feelings, and addressing guilt, shame, or struggles with self-love. Young adult issues are listed as an area of focus.

Shaniqua aims to combine respect with sensitivity in sessions. She emphasizes clear communication about goals and how to measure progress. The approach is collaborative and invites clients to shape the pace and topics covered.

Clients in New York can expect an experienced LCSW who centers practical problem solving alongside exploration of past and present patterns. Before scheduling, confirm current session options and any logistical details through the booking flow.

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How evidence-based approaches are used in online sessions

Shaniqua lists evidence-based therapeutic techniques as her orientation. That typically means working with methods that focus on changing unhelpful patterns, building coping skills, and addressing trauma-related reactions. For example, approaches that teach practical coping skills can help with anxiety and stress by giving step-by-step tools for managing symptoms.

Another common approach within evidence-based work is addressing relationship and attachment patterns. That involves identifying recurring ways of relating, discussing how those patterns developed, and practicing new ways to respond in relationships. This kind of work is useful for abandonment concerns, control issues, and improving self-esteem.

Choosing a therapeutic approach is part of the work together. She will help clients weigh options and pick techniques that match their goals, needs, and preferences. The plan can change over time as goals shift and progress is assessed.

The original biography does not specify which session formats are offered for remote work. Confirm the available session options before booking so you know how meetings will be scheduled. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so people can arrange therapy around work, school, or family commitments.

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Areas of expertise

Also works with

Family conflictsGriefAnger managementDepressionADHD

Experience

8+ years

Listed in

New York

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she support?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, grief, anger, depression, and ADHD. Additional focuses include attachment and abandonment, control issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, self-love, and young adult issues.

What is her therapy style?

Sessions are conversational and practical. She adapts the structure and treatment plan to the client's needs and focuses on steps people can use day to day.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has eight years of professional experience working with mental health concerns and relationship challenges.

What are her credentials and location?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and provides services based in New York.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English only.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking through the scheduling flow.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a 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.

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