- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
About Shaniqua
Shaniqua Shelton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with eight years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, motivation and self‑esteem concerns, and anger. Her work also covers grief, depression, ADHD, and life transitions. She speaks English and works with adults seeking clearer ways to manage difficult feelings.
She focuses on straightforward conversations that lead to practical changes. Sessions aim to identify patterns that trigger anger or sadness and to build small, repeatable skills for daily life. The therapist listens for what matters most to each person and adjusts the plan as needed.
Shaniqua pays attention to attachment and abandonment themes when those issues are part of the struggle. She also addresses control issues, guilt and shame, forgiveness, and self‑love in ways that connect to current problems. Young adult issues are included when relevant to the presenting concerns.
Her approach is action oriented rather than abstract. People can expect clear goal setting, check‑ins on progress, and options for coping tools to use between sessions. The focus is on what helps reduce reactive anger and improves relationships over time.
Clients start by choosing the online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. Payment uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time; fees vary with location.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online work
Shaniqua uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and problem solving. One common approach is skills training for emotion regulation, which teaches concrete ways to notice triggers, lower immediate reactivity, and practice alternative responses to anger. This helps with heated moments at home or work by giving step-by-step tools to try.Another frequent method is work on attachment and abandonment themes. That involves tracing patterns from past relationships to current reactions and testing small changes in how someone responds. It helps reduce persistent resentment and improve how people relate to others over time.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, daily stressors, and what has or has not worked before. Together they will decide which techniques to try first and adjust them based on progress and feedback.
Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy schedule and keeping sessions consistent during life changes. Because formats are not listed in the biography, confirm which session types are offered before booking. Many people find online work helps them use new coping skills between appointments and maintain steady momentum toward calmer reactions.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside stress, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and related issues such as control problems and attachment concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and practical, focusing on clear goals, problem solving, and coping tools that clients can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working with adults on issues including anxiety, self‑esteem, motivation, and anger.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.