- Compassionate listener
- Evidence-based tools
- Focus on strengths
About Shani
Shani Phillip is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New York who brings 12 years of experience supporting people through hard moments. She focuses on depression, anxiety, stress, family concerns, and self-esteem. Her style is warm and collaborative, with an emphasis on listening first and helping clients find practical steps forward.
In sessions she aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk through what feels most pressing. Conversations are guided by the client’s goals and paced to match what feels manageable. Shani frames work as a team effort where both therapist and client notice strengths and tackle patterns that get in the way.
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to each person’s needs. That means practical tools for anxiety and mood, plus strategies to address stress and family tensions. The focus is on clarity, small experiments, and building steady progress over time.
Shani has spent over a decade helping people find clearer perspectives when life feels overwhelming. She values straightforward communication and realistic steps that fit daily life. Parents and caregivers looking for help around family stress and personal wellbeing may find her approach especially practical.
To start, she asks people to share current concerns and goals. From there she and the client map a plan with achievable steps and ongoing check-ins to see what’s working.
Evidence-based methods and online care that fit your life
Shani draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people manage mood and stress. One approach focuses on practical skills for anxiety and worry, teaching breathing and thinking tools to reduce overwhelm and improve day-to-day functioning. Another approach targets depression and low self-esteem by helping clients identify small achievable goals, track progress, and build routines that support better mood.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She will talk with each person about current struggles, goals, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as needed based on how things are going.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow quicker check-ins on difficult days. It can also let people focus on shorter skill-building sessions when that feels most useful. The therapist will help match session length and style to your needs so therapy fits into your life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people work through stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and family-related conflict.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and compassionate, with an emphasis on listening and practical steps clients can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of clinical experience supporting people through mood and relationship challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices from that region.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.