Therapist profile
Shaniqua Shelton, LCSW
New York
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, New York / 091653
- NPI1831967835
- Experience8 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNew York
About
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Self esteem work
About Shaniqua
Shaniqua Shelton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with eight years of professional experience. She focuses on common life stresses such as anxiety, relationship strain, grief, depression, and anger. She also helps people managing ADHD, self-esteem, and the aftermath of trauma and abuse.
Her style is direct and practical. Conversations cover what is happening now and what patterns keep repeating. She pays attention to attachment and control dynamics that show up in relationships and personal choices. Work can include talking through shame, abandonment wounds, and learning ways to respond differently when anger rises.
Shelton uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. That means sessions aim to identify triggers, practice new responses, and build steady coping habits. People work on realistic steps they can try between sessions and then review what helped.
She frames therapy as collaborative. A plan is shaped by the client's goals and what feels doable day to day. Sessions often balance emotional processing with concrete skill-building, such as managing strong feelings and improving communication.
Shaniqua supports young adults and others facing transitions, control issues, or struggles with forgiveness and self-love. Her approach is intended for people who want practical, clear ways to reduce reactivity and regain a sense of control in daily life.
How sessions work
How her methods translate to online sessions
Shaniqua uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques aimed at understanding patterns and learning practical skills. One common approach she employs focuses on identifying triggers and response patterns; this helps people notice what leads to anger and try new reactions in real situations. Another approach emphasizes attachment and relational dynamics, which looks at how early relationships shape current expectations and interactions, useful for relationship and trust issues.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and daily life. That means trying tools, reviewing what works, and adjusting the plan over time rather than sticking to one fixed method.
If you plan to work online, confirm the available session formats before booking so you know what to expect. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let someone practice new responses between sessions and report back quickly, which can help reinforce progress.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, depression, ADHD, and related concerns like abandonment and control issues.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is practical and collaborative. Sessions mix emotional processing with skill practice to reduce reactivity and improve everyday coping.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working with adults on a range of concerns including trauma, self-esteem, and anger.
What credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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