- Family and parenting focus
- Practical emotional tools
- English sessions
About Shaniqua
Shaniqua Shelton is a New York licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with eight years of practice. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and motivation. She also helps with self-esteem, confidence, grief, anger, depression, and ADHD. She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
Shaniqua adapts conversations and plans to fit what each person brings. She listens for patterns like attachment and control issues, abandonment concerns, guilt and shame, and trouble with forgiveness. Sessions often include practical ways to manage strong emotions and to build self-love over time.
Her work supports people facing life changes and young adult issues. She guides steps for coping when routines shift or when relationships feel strained. The focus is on clear, manageable goals and on small skills that can be used between sessions.
Shaniqua aims to make the process collaborative. She explains options and checks in about what is working. Clients help set priorities and refine the plan as progress unfolds.
She practices in New York and offers services in English. To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on her availability.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online work
Shaniqua uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and steady progress. One common approach centers on building emotional regulation and coping skills to reduce anxiety and manage anger. These are practical exercises taught in session and practiced between meetings to make day-to-day life feel more manageable.Another common focus is on attachment and relationship patterns, which involves talking through how past experiences shape current connections. This approach helps people notice recurring dynamics, try new ways of relating, and repair trust with gradual steps.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options, check what feels helpful, and adjust methods to match goals and preferences. Clients help set priorities so the work stays relevant and achievable.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people continue regular work on skills between meetings. Talk with the therapist during the matching process about which session arrangements will best fit your schedule and needs.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Shaniqua supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, grief, anger, depression, and ADHD.
How would you describe her style in sessions?
She works in a warm, respectful manner and tailors conversations to each person's needs. The approach is collaborative and practical.
What experience does she bring?
She has eight years of professional experience working with the listed concerns and focuses on building skills over time.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a New York LCSW and practices in New York.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How do fees and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.