- Life purpose focus
- CBT and DBT methods
- Parenting and fatherhood
About Shane
Shane King is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, with 13 years of practice across New York and Connecticut. He helps people facing depression, anxiety, stress, trauma and abuse, and problems with emotional regulation. He also works with clients on relationship concerns, parenting and fatherhood issues, career questions, and matters of life purpose.
Shane uses practical, evidence-informed methods in sessions. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered techniques, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy. Conversations focus on what is happening now, what patterns keep repeating, and small steps that can change daily life.
Sessions often include skills practice, thought and behavior experiments, and examining the stories people tell about themselves. He pays attention to attachment and communication problems that interfere with relationships and work. He also addresses guilt, shame, forgiveness, and building self-love in straightforward terms.
Shane brings management experience from previous roles into how he structures work with clients. That means clear goal-setting, regular check-ins, and collaborative planning about next steps. He describes his role as one of steady, direct engagement rather than giving advice from afar.
People looking for help with social anxiety, workplace issues, bipolar mood concerns, or coping with life changes can expect practical strategies plus reflective conversation. Shane practices in Connecticut and conducts sessions in English. He does not accept international clients.
How his therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Shane commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in his practice. CBT looks at how thoughts influence feelings and actions and uses experiments and practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. DBT emphasizes emotional regulation and coping skills for intense emotions, and it can be helpful for anger, mood instability, and managing stress.He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the client's perspective and priorities. This means therapy is collaborative - the therapist and client decide which methods and goals make the most sense. Figuring out the best approach is part of the work together and can shift over time based on needs and progress.
Because session formats are not specified here, confirm current online options before booking. Many people appreciate online sessions for fitting therapy into a busy day, keeping check-ins shorter when needed, or avoiding camera use when that feels easier. Shane frames online work around practical scheduling and the types of exercises clients can do between meetings, rather than promising a specific format.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
New York, Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
Shane works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship struggles, parenting and fatherhood issues, career questions, and life purpose concerns.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, evidence-informed methods with a focus on skills practice, examining patterns, and clear goal-setting. Conversations mix reflection with concrete exercises.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 13 years of experience working with individuals on mood, trauma, and relationship-related concerns.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, and practices in Connecticut with licensure noted in New York and Connecticut.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location and services, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.