Rikki Shanberg , LCSW

Rikki Shanberg is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and psychotherapist practicing in New York. She earned her Master of Social Work from the Wurzweiler School of Social Work at Yeshiva University and applies clinical training and practical techniques to support clients facing a range of concerns.

Her work draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, behavior therapy, and supportive counseling. She has focused on behavior modification for anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and developmental conditions such as autism spectrum presentations and pervasive developmental disorders. In addition, she brings experience in relationship conflict resolution, parenting support, and stress management.

Rikki frequently uses solution-focused strategies designed to build practical skills clients can use between sessions. She aims to tailor interventions to each person, selecting techniques that align with individual needs and preferences. Known for a compassionate, non-judgmental approach, she prioritizes building a respectful, trusting therapeutic relationship that centers collaboration and skill building.

Her practice is geared toward helping people address emotional challenges, improve interpersonal functioning, and develop tools to manage daily stressors and long-standing patterns of concern.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Therapy

Rikki Shanberg draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is practical and skills-focused, and it is commonly used for concerns such as anxiety, mood difficulties, and stress-related problems.

She also uses behavior therapy techniques aimed at changing specific actions and responses, which can be helpful for managing symptoms of bipolar disorder, behavioral challenges linked to developmental differences, and routines that contribute to distress. Supportive counseling is another component of her work, offering empathy, validation, and problem-solving support for relationship difficulties, parenting stress, and grief.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Rikki works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, and she will adjust strategies over time in partnership with the client and, when appropriate, other licensed professionals.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to access consistent care around work, family, and geographic constraints. These options provide flexibility in scheduling and communication style so clients can engage in therapy in ways that suit their daily lives.