Shanna Gonzalez , LCSW

Shanna Gonzalez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York with over ten years of professional experience helping people navigate difficult moments. She focuses on concerns such as stress and anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, motivation, self-esteem, and building confidence. Shanna approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, adapting conversations and treatment plans to reflect each individual’s specific circumstances and goals.

Her practice emphasizes a collaborative process in which clients and therapist work together to identify practical steps and meaningful change. Seeking a more fulfilling and happier life can feel daunting, and Shanna aims to support and empower clients as they take those first courageous steps toward change. As an LCSW - a licensed clinical social worker trained in assessment, intervention, and support - she blends clinical skill with an empathetic stance to tailor care to each client’s needs.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Shanna draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide online work. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early connection patterns affect current relationships and helps people address fears of abandonment, trust issues, and closeness challenges. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a nonjudgmental, empathetic stance where the client’s experience drives the pace and direction of sessions, supporting growth in areas like self-esteem and life purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and build practical coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Shanna collaborates with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative exploration helps shape a tailored plan that can evolve over time.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to access support from home or work. These options allow licensed professionals like Shanna to maintain continuity of care and adapt to each person’s communication style and practical needs.