- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Shavonna
Shavonna Fitzgerald is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with ten years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and anger among other concerns. Shavonna emphasizes straightforward honesty and an open working relationship as the starting point for therapy.
Her background includes work with survivors of domestic violence, people with substance use concerns, and forensic mental health settings. She has also supported individuals navigating life transitions, career challenges, parenting stresses, and issues tied to family of origin. That range informs how she frames problems and practical next steps.
Shavonna’s style centers on listening and following the person’s lead while offering clear tools. She draws on client-centered methods to help people name what matters most to them. She also uses cognitive behavioral ideas to find patterns of thinking that feed anger and anxiety, and practical techniques to test new ways of responding.
Mindfulness strategies are used to build awareness of bodily and emotional signals before they escalate. Motivational interviewing can help someone who wants to change habits that cause conflict or get in the way of goals. Narrative techniques are used when rethinking personal stories feels relevant.
Sessions aim to be direct and practical. Shavonna helps people set small, actionable steps between meetings and checks progress in plain terms. She works in English from New York and holds the credential LCSW.
How her approaches translate to online work
Shavonna uses client-centered work to focus on what matters most to each person, which means listening first and shaping sessions around the client's priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors, which can be practiced between sessions and reviewed remotely. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing exercises to notice rising anger or anxiety and build small habits for calmer responses.Choosing the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. She will review your goals and preferences and suggest a blend of methods to try. Together you track what helps and adjust the plan over time rather than locking into one model at the start.
The specifics of session format should be confirmed before booking. Please check which session options are offered at sign-up. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten some check-ins, and practice skills between meetings without extra travel. Licensed professionals can guide exercises you can use during the day, and remote sessions can keep momentum going while you try different coping strategies.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger, addictions, parenting strain, grief, career concerns, and related problems.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is direct and client-centered. She listens first, then offers practical tools from CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
How long has she been working in this field?
She has ten years of experience as a licensed social worker in New York.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York and works from that location.
Can I work with her if English is not my first language?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.