Shanna Gonzalez , LCSW

Shanna Gonzalez, LCSW, is a New York licensed clinical social worker with ten years of experience helping people navigate emotional, relational, and life transitions. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - a professional credential indicating advanced clinical training in social work - she brings practical skills and compassionate presence to work with stress and anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and motivation, depression, addictions, LGBT concerns, family and blended family issues, grief and intimacy-related struggles, anger, career questions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and coping with major life changes.

She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and empathy, and she tailors conversation and treatment plans to the specific needs of the individual. Drawing from a range of clinical methods, Shanna collaborates with clients to identify goals, strengthen coping tools, and build healthier connections. She views the decision to seek support as a courageous step and offers steady encouragement and practical guidance to help clients move toward more fulfilling, sustainable change.

Integrating Therapeutic Approaches with Online Care

Shanna integrates Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her online practice to address emotional and relational concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns influence current connections and helps people build safer, more secure ways of relating. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathetic listening and collaboration, creating space for clients to discover their own strengths and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical strategies for anxiety, mood, and stress-related challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Shanna works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She combines techniques as appropriate and adjusts the plan as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy with Shanna is available by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals without rearranging life around in-person visits, helping clients maintain momentum and practice new skills between sessions.