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Shaniqua Shelton, LCSW

  • Experience8 years
  • LocationNew York
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Shaniqua

Shaniqua Shelton is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New York who brings eight years of professional experience to her work. She focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, coping with life changes, family dynamics, grief, anger, depression, and ADHD.

Background and approach

Additional focus areas include abandonment, attachment and control issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, self-love, and challenges commonly faced by young adults. Shaniqua emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in her approach and adapts conversations and treatment plans to fit each person's particular needs.

She aims to create a collaborative atmosphere where clients can explore motivation, build confidence, and work through emotional patterns that interfere with daily life. Starting therapy is framed as a courageous step, and she positions herself as a steady support during that process.

Her practice integrates practical guidance with empathetic listening to help clients pursue more fulfilling, balanced lives. Shaniqua uses her clinical background to tailor interventions and pacing to the individual rather than applying a one-size-fits-all method.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Therapy Options



Shaniqua draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize practical strategies and emotional processing. One commonly used approach helps identify patterns of thinking and behavior, teaching concrete skills to manage anxiety, depression, and stress while promoting healthier reactions to daily challenges. Another frequently applied method focuses on understanding attachment and relationship dynamics, exploring past and current interpersonal patterns to improve communication and connection.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to assess their needs, goals, and preferences and adjusts methods as therapy progresses so the plan fits the individual rather than assuming a single path up front.

Online therapy with Shaniqua is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule. These options provide flexibility for those juggling work, family, or geographic constraints and allow ongoing access to therapeutic support from licensed professionals who tailor pacing and techniques to client needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Shaniqua commonly address?
She works with a range of difficulties including stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, grief, anger, depression, and ADHD, along with related issues like attachment and control concerns.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her approach is respectful, sensitive, and compassionate, with an emphasis on collaboration and tailoring conversations and plans to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working with clients on emotional and interpersonal concerns.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York with the license number NY LCSW 091653 and practices from New York.
Can non-English speakers or international clients work with her?
She conducts sessions in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

Family conflictsGriefAnger managementDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesControl issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameSelf-loveYoung adult issues

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English