Shaniqua Shelton, LCSW - Therapist in New York

About Shaniqua

Shaniqua Shelton is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on stress and anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem concerns. She helps people coping with life changes, grief, anger, depression, ADHD, and family-related challenges. Her approach is warm and respectful, aimed at making the first step feel manageable for someone who is worried or overwhelmed.

Shaniqua keeps conversations practical and centered on the person in front of her.

Background and approach

She listens first, then tailors the plan to each person's needs. Sessions emphasize safety, clear goals, and small steps that can fit into a busy life. With eight years of experience, Shaniqua draws on techniques shown to help with emotional regulation and relationship repair.

She helps identify patterns such as attachment or control issues and works on building self-love, forgiveness, and healthier habits. The work often includes learning new ways to cope with stress and manage symptoms of anxiety or depression. She offers straightforward support for young adults dealing with transitions and for people navigating abandonment, guilt, or shame.

Therapy combines direct conversation with practical homework that supports change between sessions. Shaniqua is licensed in New York as an LCSW, which stands for licensed clinical social worker. Her style is steady and compassionate, and she aims to help each person find clearer direction and more ease in daily life.

Approaches and how online sessions support change

Shaniqua uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage emotions and repair relationships. One approach focuses on emotion regulation skills that teach simple tools for calming anxiety and reducing anger in daily life. Another approach addresses attachment and relationship patterns by identifying repeated behaviors and practicing new ways of relating that reduce conflict and increase trust.

Picking the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about symptoms, goals, and preferences and recommend techniques that match those needs. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as progress is reviewed.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow people to fit sessions into busy schedules and to keep continuity during life changes. Working remotely can make it easier to practice skills between sessions and to maintain momentum over time.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, grief, anger, depression, ADHD, and family concerns. Additional focus areas include abandonment, attachment, control issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, self-love, and young adult issues.

How would you describe the therapy style?

The style is warm and respectful with practical focus. Conversations are tailored to the person and include clear goals and steps to try between sessions.

What is her experience?

She has eight years of professional work experience supporting people with emotional and relationship challenges.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She holds an LCSW, which means licensed clinical social worker, and is licensed in New York with license number NY LCSW 091653.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are offered?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse

Also works with

Experience: 8 years
Licensed: New York
Languages: English

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