About Shaela
Shaela Amaya is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York. She focuses on common concerns such as depression, anxiety, self-esteem, relationship strain, trauma and ADHD. Her tone is calm and direct, and she aims to make sessions feel practical and approachable for people who are worried or overwhelmed.
She uses straightforward, interactive sessions that combine talk and skills practice. Shaela draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different actions.
Background and approach
She also uses mindfulness to teach simple ways to calm the mind and DBT skills for managing strong emotions. Shaela treats each person as an individual and builds a plan around what they need. She listens without judgment and works with clients to set clear, achievable goals.
Meetings include problem-solving, skill-building, and time to process difficult experiences. Her background includes three years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns, from mood and anxiety disorders to trauma, OCD, and life changes related to adoption or caregiving. Shaela emphasizes practical steps that people can use between sessions.
People who prefer flexible ways to connect will find options for video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging. Shaela also works with international clients who want to schedule sessions across time zones.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship so people feel heard and understood; it helps when someone needs a supportive place to talk through stressful situations. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches concrete strategies to change unhelpful thinking and try new actions, which can help with anxiety, depression, and ADHD-related challenges.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and tailor methods over time in collaboration with the client. That process helps decide whether to emphasize skills practice, emotional processing, or mindfulness exercises.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls work well for in-depth conversation and skills demonstrations, while phone sessions can fit a break at work or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging allow shorter check-ins and ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to schedule care around work, caregiving, or travel while keeping continuity of treatment.
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What this therapist works with
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Also listed
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Anger management
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Domestic violence
- Family conflicts
- Forgiveness
- Immigration issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Relationship issues
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 3 years
- Licensed
- New York
- Languages
- English
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