- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship patterns
- Trauma informed care
About Shani
Shani Ben-Dov is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Connecticut with three years of clinical experience. She works with adults managing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, and compassion fatigue. Many who meet her say they feel stuck, exhausted, or like their mind won't stop racing. She helps people slow down repeating patterns and begin to respond differently.
Her approach is practical and straightforward. Sessions focus on identifying what keeps stressful patterns going. Conversations look at thoughts, emotions, and relationship habits that shape day-to-day life. She uses skill-building so people can test new ways of coping between meetings.
Shani draws from evidence-based therapeutic techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, along with motivational interviewing and trauma-informed methods. These are used as tools to clarify problems and try concrete strategies, not as labels or rigid programs. She describes the work as collaborative and direct, aiming to be curious rather than judgmental.
Her background includes crisis response, behavioral health, substance use and co-occurring disorders, and work with first responders. She also supports people facing caregiver stress, compassion fatigue, and the emotional costs of caring for others. That experience informs how she watches for burnout and overload in conversations.
Shani offers sessions in English and Hebrew. International clients are not currently accepted. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.
Practical therapy approaches and how they work online
Shani uses evidence-based techniques to help people who feel stuck after life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts and behavior, helping to reframe unhelpful thinking and test new actions. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and for breaking repetitive mental habits.Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) focuses on managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication, which can help when relationships or stress feel overwhelming.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. She collaborates with clients to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and everyday life. That means testing strategies, adjusting what doesn't fit, and building skills that feel realistic for each person.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so please confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy schedules, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and make it easier to keep continuity during transitions. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to work well across formats, focusing on what helps a client practice between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English, Hebrew
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, and compassion fatigue. Additional focuses include abandonment, attachment, caregiver stress, codependency, and related issues.
How does she approach feeling stuck?
Her style is collaborative and direct. She looks at thoughts, emotions, and patterns, and teaches practical skills to test between sessions.
What is her clinical experience?
She has three years of experience and a background in crisis response, behavioral health, substance use and co-occurring disorders, and work alongside first responders.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Connecticut.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Hebrew. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.