- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and relationships
- Practical skills
About Shani
Her approach is warm, direct, and collaborative. She asks questions to understand what is happening and then helps people build practical skills that fit their daily lives. Sessions focus on identifying the patterns that cause distress and testing small, realistic changes that feel doable.
Shani draws from evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address emotional regulation, relationship patterns, and reactions to high-stress environments. She has clinical experience in crisis response, behavioral health, substance use and co-occurring concerns, and working alongside first responders. This background informs her work with people who face chronic stress and caregiving strain.
She values curiosity over judgment and treats the therapeutic relationship as a partnership. Shani encourages people to begin therapy even if they are unsure what they want to change. Recognizing that something isn’t working can be a clear place to start.
Sessions are offered in English and Hebrew, and she practices in Connecticut. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and formats with the practice.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Connecticut
Languages
English, Hebrew
How evidence-based approaches work in online therapy
Shani uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people change unhelpful patterns and manage strong emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety and depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills, or DBT skills, teach concrete tools for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improving communication in relationships.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss what is most helpful based on a person's goals, challenges, and preferences. Together they try methods, track what helps, and adjust plans when needed so the work stays relevant to everyday life.
Because session formats are not specified in the biography, confirm current online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people maintain continuity of care if work or location changes, while still focusing on practical skill-building and problem solving that transfers into daily routines.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Shani commonly help with?
Shani supports people managing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue. She also works with related issues like attachment problems, codependency, caregiver stress, and first responder challenges.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a warm, collaborative, and direct style rooted in curiosity. Sessions include talk, problem solving, and developing practical skills that match the client's life.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has three years of clinical experience and has worked in crisis response, behavioral health, substance use and co-occurring concerns, and alongside first responders.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Connecticut.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Hebrew.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm current pricing and billing details before booking.
What do I do to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.