Rikki Shanberg , LCSW

Rikki Shanberg is a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist based in New York who brings formal training and practical therapeutic skills to her work. She holds a Master of Social Work from the Wurzweiler School of Social Work at Yeshiva University and the LCSW credential - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - indicating she has met state requirements to practice clinical social work.

She has worked in a variety of settings with diverse populations, offering cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), behavior therapy, and supportive counseling. Her practice has emphasized behavior modification for anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, autism, Asperger's syndrome, and other pervasive developmental disorders. She also has substantial experience addressing relationship conflict resolution, parenting concerns, and stress management, adapting methods to fit each person’s unique circumstances.

Rikki is described as compassionate and non-judgmental, skilled at building trusting and respectful therapeutic relationships. She aims to create a caring, collaborative, and supportive environment and uses solution-focused techniques to help people develop practical skills for managing challenges. She welcomes conversations about her background and the range of supportive services she provides. "Not until we are lost do we begin to understand ourselves" - Henry David Thoreau.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Remote Care

Rikki commonly uses cognitive behavior therapy - a structured approach that helps people identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. CBT is often applied to concerns such as anxiety, depression, and mood regulation by teaching practical skills for managing difficult emotions and reactions.

She also uses behavior therapy and solution-focused supportive counseling, which emphasize measurable behavior change and building concrete coping strategies. These methods can be helpful for behavior modification, stress management, parenting challenges, and relationship conflict resolution by focusing on actionable steps and clear goals.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Rikki works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and adjusts techniques over time so the plan fits the individual rather than forcing a single method.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit care into busy schedules and to connect from different locations. These formats offer flexibility in timing and communication style, allowing therapists and clients to find what works best for progress and ongoing support.