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Shanna Gonzalez, LCSW

  • Experience10 years
  • LocationNew York
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesAttachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Shanna

Shanna Gonzalez is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New York with over a decade of professional experience supporting people through a wide range of life challenges.

Background and approach

She has worked extensively with concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, addiction, grief, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. Her practice also addresses attachment wounds, abandonment, codependency, communication struggles, body image and eating-related concerns, and feelings of emptiness or isolation.

Her style centers on respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she adapts conversations and treatment plans to reflect each person’s specific needs and goals. Shanna draws on a mix of evidence-informed approaches including attachment-based work, client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral techniques, emotionally focused interventions, and existential reflections to help clients build insight and practical coping skills.

She frames therapy as an empowering collaboration and supports clients as they take steps toward change and greater well-being.

Therapeutic approaches and how they translate to online work

Attachment-based work focuses on relationships and patterns formed early in life, helping people understand how past bonds affect current emotions and interactions; it can be useful for concerns around abandonment, attachment issues, and intimacy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) concentrates on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practicing different skills to manage anxiety, depression, impulsivity, and other symptoms. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people explore and reorganize emotional responses to improve connection and regulation during conflict or distress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then tailor techniques and pacing over time so the method fits the client rather than forcing a single model.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options let clients maintain continuity of care around work, travel, or busy schedules, and allow for follow-up and skill practice between fuller sessions. Licensed professionals can use this range of formats to combine depth of exploration with practical, frequent supports.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Shanna works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, addictions, grief, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and many related topics like attachment, communication, and codependency.
How would you describe the therapeutic style and approach?
Her approach blends respect and empathy with practical strategies, using client-centered listening plus methods from attachment work, CBT, EFT, and existential therapy to tailor sessions to each person’s needs.
What is her professional background?
She has more than 10 years of professional experience working with people on a variety of mental health and relational concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed in New York as an LCSW and practices from that state; her license number is NY LCSW 087061.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English; she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What formats are available for online sessions?
Appointments can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How are costs and billing handled?
Pricing varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommunication problemsEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English