Shanna Gonzalez , LCSW

Shanna Gonzalez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York with more than ten years of professional experience. As an LCSW she brings clinical training and formal licensure to her work, supporting people through common concerns such as stress and anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and struggles with motivation, self-esteem, and confidence.

She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans around individual needs rather than a one-size-fits-all model. Her practice emphasizes practical support and empowerment, helping clients take the often-difficult first steps toward change and a more fulfilling life. Shanna focuses on tailoring interventions to the unique circumstances and goals of each client, offering steady guidance as people work toward greater resilience and wellbeing.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships and attachment patterns shape current ways of relating to others. It can be helpful for people who struggle with closeness, abandonment concerns, or recurring relationship conflicts.

Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's perspective, using empathy and active listening to foster self-exploration and strengthen self-esteem. This approach supports people who want a collaborative, nonjudgmental space to clarify values and goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical strategies to manage symptoms like anxiety or low mood. It offers structured tools to change patterns that interfere with daily functioning.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and a licensed professional will work collaboratively with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Online therapy makes those collaborative choices easier to act on by offering flexible ways to meet - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - so people can access therapists around other obligations and life changes while maintaining continuity of care.