- Trauma informed
- Strength based
- Practical tools
About Shira
Shira Meged is a therapist, forensic investigator, and writer who blends those perspectives in her work. She focuses on trauma, anxiety, life transitions, identity, and the stories people carry about themselves and their relationships. Her style aims to help people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected despite appearing high-functioning to others.
Shira describes her approach as trauma-informed and strength-based, with attention to the nervous system and attachment. She respects what each person has already survived and adapts care to individual needs. Sessions combine reflective conversation with practical tools to address everyday struggles.
Her practice pays attention to both feeling and doing. She mixes insight-oriented work with techniques such as mindfulness, parts work, gentle somatic awareness, and creative or reflective exercises. These elements are used to help people notice patterns and try new ways of responding.
Shira aims to help people build a steadier, more honest relationship with themselves. She frames therapy as collaborative and tailored to the person in the room. The goal is clearer thinking, greater ease in the body, and a closer connection to personal values and direction.
With 13 years of experience, Shira brings a practical, human-centered approach that can include humor when it fits. Her background in investigation and writing often helps clarify complex situations and surface useful insights for change.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online work
Shira draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on both understanding and practical change. One approach she commonly uses is mindfulness, which involves simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and increase awareness of thoughts and sensations. Mindfulness can help with anxiety, stress, and grounding after difficult experiences.She also uses parts work and gentle somatic awareness to help people notice different inner voices and bodily signals. Parts work helps map conflicting feelings and motivations, while somatic awareness offers ways to track tension and calm the nervous system - useful for trauma, anxiety, and overwhelm.
Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. Shira works together with each person to decide what methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts tools as progress is made, mixing insight-oriented conversation with practical exercises that can be practiced between sessions.
If you are interested in online sessions, please confirm the current session options before booking. The main practical benefits of remote work are convenience and easier fitting of sessions into a busy life. Online sessions can reduce travel time, help keep regular check-ins during life transitions, and make it simpler to schedule shorter or more frequent meetings when needed.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
New York, Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Shira commonly address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family issues, trauma and abuse, and depression, plus communication problems, isolation, and questions about life purpose.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm, collaborative, and tailored to each person. She blends reflective conversation with practical exercises to help with everyday challenges.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of clinical experience working with trauma, anxiety, life transitions, and identity-related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
Shira holds LCPC and LMHC credentials and practices in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the country work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Shira?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.