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Shaela Amaya, LMHC

  • Experience3 years
  • LocationNew York
  • Focus areasADHD, Self esteem, and Stress and Anxiety
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Shaela

Shaela Amaya is a New York licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) who supports people coping with ADHD as well as concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, anger, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She brings three years of clinical experience to sessions and works with a wide range of issues including OCD, foster care and adoption-related challenges, workplace worries, and caregiver stress. Her style is warm, interactive, and respectful, emphasizing sensitivity and collaboration.

Shaela draws from established methods including cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, emotionally-focused interventions, client-centered principles, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing to create individualized plans. She aims to meet each client where they are and tailor interventions to specific goals and strengths.

Shaela encourages clients to view seeking help as a courageous step toward greater well-being and aims to empower people as they work toward meaningful change. She accepts international clients, conducts sessions in English, and practices from New York as an LMHC.

Therapeutic approaches and online options for flexible care

Shaela uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, OCD-related symptoms, and difficulties with focus or mood. She also integrates dialectical behavior therapy skills to teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness when strong emotions or relationship conflicts get in the way of daily life. Client-centered principles are woven throughout, emphasizing empathy, collaboration, and tailoring goals to each person’s priorities

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Shaela works with clients to explore which techniques fit their goals, values, and preferences, adjusting plans over time so therapy stays relevant and practical.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for varied schedules and locations. These formats allow ongoing access to therapeutic tools and skill-building without requiring in-person visits, supporting continuity of care for those balancing work, family, or travel.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Shaela commonly address?
She works with a broad set of issues including ADHD, anxiety, depression, stress, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
The approach is interactive and client-centered, combining CBT, DBT, EFT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing so strategies are practical and tailored to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of experience working as a clinician with diverse concerns including OCD, foster care issues, and workplace or caregiver stress.
What credentials and location apply to sessions?
She is an LMHC licensed in New York with license number NY LMHC 010469 and conducts practice from New York.
Can nonlocal clients work with her and in what language?
She accepts international clients and provides services in English.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits the client's needs.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions operate through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a time based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Self esteem

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceForgivenessImmigration issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English

What Shaela can help with

Shaela Amaya works with clients on self esteem.

Shaela works with clients with depression, self-esteem issues, anxiety, and relationship issues.

How Shaela approaches therapy

Shaela's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Somatic Therapy.

Experience and training

Shaela is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in New York, with 3 years of clinical experience.