- Anxiety and depression
- Trauma and abuse
- Emotion-focused work
About Shaela
Shaela Amaya is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with three years of clinical experience. She works with people facing depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, anger, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
Her sessions tend to be interactive and focused on practical steps. She listens to what matters to the client and helps identify small, usable changes. Shaela uses a mix of approaches including Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Client-Centered Therapy, and mindfulness techniques.
In practice she helps people break down overwhelming problems into manageable pieces. That can mean learning skills for managing strong emotions, trying new ways to communicate, or noticing thoughts that feed anxiety and low mood. She also supports people dealing with adoption and foster care issues, caregiver stress, workplace challenges, immigration-related concerns, and women’s issues.
Sessions include goal-setting and short-term strategies alongside deeper emotional work when needed. Shaela uses motivational interviewing elements to clarify what a client wants to change and to keep momentum moving. She frames therapy as a collaborative process where the client’s preferences guide the pace and focus.
People who come wanting help with trauma, OCD symptoms, mood disorders, or relationship patterns can expect straightforward, hands-on work. Shaela encourages practical tools you can use between sessions and checks progress as you go.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on experiencing and naming emotions that drive behavior and relationship patterns. In practice this means tracking feelings, noticing how they show up in interactions, and practicing new responses that change old cycles. CBT helps identify unhelpful thoughts and beliefs and replaces them with clearer, more accurate thinking. It often includes homework like tracking thoughts, testing assumptions, and practicing behavioral experiments. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting what the client says so they can better understand their own goals and choices. This method supports people who want a collaborative, nonjudgmental process.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Shaela discusses options with each client and chooses methods based on the person’s goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs. She works together with clients to try different techniques and adjust the plan as progress is tracked.
The original profile does not list specific online formats. Please confirm current session options before booking. Many people find remote sessions help fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Online work can also make it easier to practice skills in real-life settings and review homework between visits.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, anger, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, ADHD, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include adoption and foster care, OCD-related issues, and workplace problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are interactive and practical. She combines emotion-focused work with skill-building and motivational interviewing to set clear, achievable goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of experience working as a clinician supporting a range of mental health concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. She accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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