- CBT techniques
- Client-centered care
- Motivational interviewing
About Shavonna
Shavonna Fitzgerald is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 10 years of experience. She focuses on life changes and practical problems that follow big transitions, such as stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship concerns, grief, and parenting strains.
She uses straightforward, person-focused conversation to help people identify what matters next. Sessions center on what the client brings and on building honesty in the relationship. Shavonna emphasizes listening first, then using concrete tools to test small changes between sessions.
Her background includes work with survivors of domestic violence, people with substance use concerns, and individuals involved with forensic mental health. That experience shaped her approach to complex trauma, family of origin issues, and communication problems. She also has experience with ADHD, bipolar concerns, and compassion fatigue.
Shavonna blends client-centered methods with cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing. She draws on narrative and solution-focused ideas to help people reframe patterns and try different responses. Sessions typically combine practical skill-building with time to talk through difficult feelings.
People who are unsure what comes next after a job change, breakup, health event, or parenting challenge may find her approach useful. She works in English and practices in New York as an LCSW. To begin, readers are asked to use the site's matching and scheduling flow to set up a first session.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client. It helps people clarify their priorities and speak honestly about their concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical skills to test new ways of responding to stress, anxiety, and mood challenges. Motivational Interviewing helps people identify and strengthen their own reasons for change, which can be useful for addiction, career shifts, and making difficult life decisions.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to decide which methods match their goals and preferences. That selection can change over time as needs evolve and as the client tries different strategies.
The original biography did not list specific online session formats. Confirm the available session formats before booking to know what is offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also allow working with therapeutic tools and homework between meetings in a way that fits day-to-day life.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She addresses stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship problems, grief, parenting strains, and life changes among other concerns listed in her profile.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
Her style is client-centered and practical, combining listening with tools from CBT, motivational interviewing, and narrative ideas to test small changes between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has 10 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has worked with survivors of domestic violence, people with substance use concerns, and in forensic mental health settings.
What credential and location are listed?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices in New York state.
Which languages are supported and can she see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats were not specified in the provided information. Confirm current session options before booking through the site's scheduling flow.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.