Shanna Gonzalez, LCSW

Shanna Gonzalez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with over 10 years of experience. She supports adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and confidence challenges, and mood differences such as depression and bipolar. Her work also covers issues like addiction, grief, intimacy-related concerns, and caregiver strain.

She describes a person-centered approach that keeps conversation focused on what matters to each client. Sessions are straightforward and aim to identify patterns that cause pain or get in the way of change. Practical coping skills are discussed when they can help reduce anxiety, manage mood, or improve daily functioning.

Shanna uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current reactions. She also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Emotion-focused ways of working are used when relationships and emotional connection are central to the problem.

Clients who reach out often need help with family conflict, communication problems, or navigating a blended household. She lists blended family issues among her additional focuses and can talk through common stepfamily concerns like loyalty conflicts and merging routines. This work is aimed at individuals who want clearer thinking and steadier responses in their daily lives.

Sessions move at a practical pace. Goals are discussed and revisited. People who prefer clear steps and down-to-earth conversation may find this approach useful.