- CBT methods
- Mindfulness skills
- Emotion regulation
About Shaela
Shaela Amaya is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with three years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing common early-adulthood pressures, including anxiety, low self-esteem, stress, relationship strain, and the challenges of life changes. She also addresses trauma, ADHD, depression, and anger concerns.
She uses clear, practical conversation rather than jargon. Sessions focus on concrete skills and steps people can try between meetings. Shaela draws on cognitive-behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and on mindfulness techniques to build moment-to-moment coping skills.
Her style is interactive and respectful. She listens, reflects, and helps clients set short-term goals. Motivational interviewing techniques are used when someone wants to make changes but feels unsure how to begin.
Shaela also incorporates elements of dialectical behavior therapy to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Emotionally-focused ideas are used when relationship patterns or attachment concerns come up. These approaches are blended to match what an individual needs in session.
She has worked with people dealing with adoption and foster care questions, workplace stress, body image and caregiver strain. She also supports those navigating immigration-related stress, obsessive-compulsive patterns, and domestic violence histories. Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients.
To get started, a short questionnaire and an initial scheduling step are used to match needs and plan a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online work
Shaela commonly uses cognitive-behavioral techniques and mindfulness in sessions. CBT focuses on noticing and changing thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, which helps with anxiety, low mood, and unhelpful habits. Mindfulness work teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and build coping in stressful moments.She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance. These skills are practical and can be practiced between sessions, which suits people balancing study, work, or busy schedules. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick the approaches that best match their needs, goals, and preferences rather than prescribing one method up front.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm the available options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into everyday life - for example a brief check-in that fits a lunch break, sessions that do not require travel, or using audio-only when video is difficult. These practical benefits can help someone juggling early-adult responsibilities find a workable routine with a licensed professional.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports adults with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship strain, stress, trauma, ADHD, and life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is interactive and practical, focusing on skills, short-term goals, and clear steps to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of experience working as a clinician in New York.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with a New York LMHC credential and practices from New York.
Can I see her if I live outside the United States?
She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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