- Work and wellbeing focus
- Evening and afternoon hours
- English and Spanish
About Aricksha
Aricksha Wilshire is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New York. She draws on four years of practice helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and workplace burnout. She offers flexible scheduling in afternoons and evenings to fit work commitments.
Aricksha creates an affirming, culturally aware space where clients can talk through what feels overwhelming. Sessions focus on naming emotions and finding small, practical steps to feel steadier. She blends warmth and directness so people leave with clearer choices and coping tools.
Her work pays attention to cultural identity and how family and community expectations shape behavior. She talks with clients about longstanding patterns such as codependency, communication difficulties, and abandonment wounds. She also addresses issues like body image, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and workplace challenges.
Aricksha supports people dealing with panic attacks, social anxiety, and isolation by building step-by-step plans to reduce fear and increase connection. She also offers guidance around forgiveness, self-love, and rebuilding self-esteem after big life changes. Sessions often include concrete strategies to manage symptoms between meetings.
People who prefer a practical, culturally informed approach tend to find her style helpful. Spanish and English are available for sessions. Prospective clients select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on practical skills and clear steps people can use between sessions. One common approach centers on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing them against real life to reduce anxiety and low mood. This method helps with panic, worry, and negative self-talk by teaching specific mental and behavioral experiments.Another frequently used approach emphasizes gradual exposure to feared situations or social settings. It breaks down overwhelming goals into small, repeated steps so anxiety becomes more manageable over time. This is often useful for social anxiety, panic attacks, and rebuilding confidence after avoidance.
Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and daily routine, then shape sessions to fit those needs. Changes are reviewed regularly so plans stay useful and realistic.
Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm current options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier for people with busy days. It can reduce travel time, let someone join from a calm break between tasks, or offer a shorter check-in when that fits a workday. Licensed professionals and therapists can adapt their approach to fit each client's life and goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include workplace issues, panic attacks, body image, caregiver stress, and isolation.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style blends warmth and practical steps. Sessions aim to name feelings, build coping tools, and create clear next steps people can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience as a clinician working with the concerns listed above.
What credentials and location are on record?
She holds an LCSW and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can I work with her from another country?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.