- Years in practice
- 10
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- New York
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Shavonna
Shavonna Fitzgerald is a licensed clinical social worker with ten years of practice in New York. She centers on being genuine and building trust first so clients can say what they really feel. Her goal is a straightforward space where parents can bring hard questions and get clear, practical support.
Her background includes work with survivors of domestic violence, people with substance use concerns, and forensic mental health settings. That experience shaped an ability to respond to crisis and long-term stress.
Background and approach
She has helped people cope with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship problems, and major life changes. Shavonna uses a client-centered approach that follows each person's priorities. She also draws on cognitive behavioral strategies to spot patterns of thought and try different behaviors.
Mindfulness practices and motivational techniques are used when someone wants tools for managing strong feelings or staying on track with goals. Sessions are arranged to fit what a parent can manage, whether that means shorter check-ins or deeper weekly work. She pays attention to culture and family history while keeping plans concrete and doable.
Many clients find the mix of practical steps and steady attention helpful when parenting stress or relationship tensions feel overwhelming. Overall, Shavonna aims to help people move from feeling stuck to having clearer choices. She works with each person to set small, measurable goals and adjust plans as life changes.
What Shavonna works with
Everything Shavonna lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Shavonna helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Shavonna lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Systemic Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches that work online for parenting and stress
Shavonna often uses client-centered therapy, which means the conversation follows the parent's priorities and the therapist reflects what matters most to them. This approach is helpful for sorting values, deciding goals, and finding what feels doable day to day.She also applies cognitive behavioral therapy, a clear, step-by-step method for spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and common parenting stresses because it breaks problems into manageable tasks and experiments.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She will discuss options, try methods that make sense for each person, and adjust based on how things are going. Goals and preferences guide which techniques are emphasized in sessions.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit busy family life. Video lets people see each other for deeper conversations, phone calls need less bandwidth, chat works for quick check-ins, and messaging supports short updates or ongoing tracking. These options make it easier to schedule around work, school, and caregiving demands while keeping therapy consistent.
Questions people ask about Shavonna
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, parenting and family concerns, grief, anger, ADHD, and related matters listed in her specialties.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses a client-centered style with practical elements from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, narrative and solution-focused ideas to shape sessions around client goals.
What is her professional background?
She has ten years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker in New York and has worked with survivors of domestic violence, people with substance use concerns, and in forensic mental health settings.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practices in New York and holds an LCSW credential, listed as NY LCSW.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different schedules and needs.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and services are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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