- CBT
- Mindfulness
- Motivational interviewing
About Shavonna
Shavonna Fitzgerald is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York with 10 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, substance use issues, and questions tied to family and parenting. She also lists family of origin issues among her areas of focus.
Her practice leans on straightforward conversation and building a genuine working relationship. She centers sessions on what each person brings, listening first to understand how family roles and past expectations still affect daily life. She aims to make it possible to name difficult feelings and patterns without blaming others.
Shavonna uses a mix of practical methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the person’s goals and perspective at the center. Mindfulness techniques support awareness of moment-to-moment experience. Motivational Interviewing can help with change when someone feels stuck, and Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and their families.
She has worked in settings that included support for survivors of domestic violence, people with substance use disorders, and forensic mental health. That background informs how she approaches safety, boundaries, and practical planning in sessions. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with time spent on skills, reflection, and steps to try between meetings.
People who come to her often want clearer communication, fewer repeating patterns from their upbringing, or help managing mood and stress while juggling family roles and work. She asks new clients about what feels most urgent so each plan is built from the start around their priorities.
How her therapeutic approaches work for online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening to the person’s perspective and shaping sessions around their goals. In practice this means the therapist asks about what matters most, adjusts pacing, and helps clients set concrete aims for change.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people spot patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, or relationship problems. Online sessions can include worksheets, thought records, and behavior experiments to try between meetings.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and grounding practices to reduce reactivity and increase awareness of feelings and urges. These practices can be introduced in a session and then used during daily life to manage stress or cravings.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options, try techniques, and check in to see what fits the client’s needs and preferences. Goals and methods are revisited as work progresses so the plan stays practical and relevant.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a weekday break, reduce travel time, or use a shorter check-in when schedules are tight. If a client prefers exercises, reflection, or planning, those elements translate well to remote sessions.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she address related to family background?
She lists family of origin issues, family problems, and fatherhood issues among her focus areas. She also works with relationship, parenting, and communication problems.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a client-centered approach that prioritizes the person’s perspective and goals. Sessions are conversational and aim to identify patterns and practical steps to change them.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of experience as a licensed social worker in New York, including work with domestic violence survivors and people with substance use concerns.
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 state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Pricing details depend on the selected plan and region.
What should I do to begin?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to start the process.
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