Better mental health begins when you stop expecting yourself to carry everything at once. Give yourself permission to rest, heal, grow, and choose peace—one day at a time.”
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, or the demands of everyday life? Do you find yourself constantly putting others first, struggling with change, or feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you?
My name is Shanita Sivels, and I am a Licensed Master Social Worker committed to supporting individuals, couples, and families. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, relationship challenges, and work-life balance.
Many of the individuals I work with are accustomed to being the person everyone else depends on. They may feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, stuck in repeating patterns, or unsure how to put themselves first without guilt.
“You deserve a life that feels good on the inside, not just one that looks good on the outside.”
In my work, I strive to create a safe, grounded, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where you can be honest about what you’re experiencing without feeling pressured to have everything figured out. Together, we can explore patterns that may be holding you back, strengthen coping skills, improve emotional awareness, and establish healthier boundaries.
Servant leadership is one of my core values, and I strongly believe in finding and using your voice, understanding your feelings, telling others no, and learning to put yourself without guilt. Sometimes healing means recognizing that the ways you learned to survive are no longer the ways you want to live.
If you’re ready to begin your healing journey—individually, as a couple, or as a family—I invite you to connect with me. Together, we can work toward healing, balance, personal growth, and a healthier relationship with yourself.
“Sometimes, choosing yourself is the first step toward creating the change you’ve been looking for.”
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We provide online therapy for New York residents. We accept many commercial plans, including NYCE PPO. We do not accept Medicaid or Medicare. Some plans may be out-of-network and/or have high deductibles and may cost $160 per session.
