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- Trauma informed
- Mindfulness and somatic
- Insight oriented work
About Shira
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 13 years of experience based in New York, Shira Meged focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression. She blends clinical perspective with experience as a forensic investigator and writer to shape how she listens and asks questions.
Shira works with people who often appear to be coping outwardly but feel stuck or disconnected inside. She emphasizes understanding how the nervous system and attachment patterns influence current behavior. Sessions combine reflective conversation with practical strategies to reduce overwhelm and increase clarity.
Her trauma-informed, strength-based stance recognizes recent and past adaptations. She uses insight-oriented work alongside techniques such as mindfulness, parts work, gentle somatic awareness, and creative exercises. These tools are offered with attention to each person's pace and tolerance.
Shira helps clients notice how old stories about themselves affect current choices. She also addresses communication problems, loneliness, and questions about life purpose. Work in session aims to make feelings and reactions easier to understand and manage.
She frames therapy as collaborative problem-solving. Expect straightforward conversation, occasional experiential exercises, and reflection on patterns that show up in relationships and daily life.
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How Shira uses evidence-based techniques in remote sessions
Shira describes her work as combining insight-oriented therapy with practical interventions. Two notable approaches she uses are mindfulness and gentle somatic awareness. Mindfulness involves focused attention and breathing exercises to reduce anxiety and ground attention, which can help with stress, panic, and persistent worry. Gentle somatic awareness asks clients to notice bodily sensations and how tension shows up, useful for people whose emotions are stored in physical habits.She also uses parts work, which helps identify different internal aspects or voices so they can be heard and negotiated. That method assists people who feel conflicted or who have intense inner critics. Deciding which approaches to use is collaborative; she and the client assess needs, goals, and comfort, then adjust techniques over time.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into work and family schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people use video or audio options depending on bandwidth or personal preference. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises like breathing, grounding, and reflective tasks to remote settings so therapy can fit into everyday life without requiring major schedule changes.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
New York, Maryland
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, and depression. Additional areas include communication problems, isolation or loneliness, and life purpose.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
Her approach is trauma-informed and strength-based, combining insight-oriented conversation with practical tools like mindfulness, parts work, and gentle somatic awareness. She integrates creative or reflective exercises as needed.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional experience working in mental health and related fields.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCPC and LMHC credentials and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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