- Work and wellbeing
- Stress and anxiety
- Mindful skills
About Shaela
Shaela Amaya is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship strain, trauma, and ADHD. She offers straightforward support for work and wellbeing concerns and for life changes that feel overwhelming. Her tone is warm and encouraging for people ready to take a step toward better day-to-day functioning.
Shaela keeps sessions interactive and focused on practical change. She listens closely and tailors each plan to the person in front of her. Expect clear goals, small skill-building steps, and a focus on what works in daily life. She uses a mix of approaches to match individual needs rather than a one-size-fits-all method.
Her work draws on client-centered methods to center the person's experience and on cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thinking and routines. She also uses dialectical behavior ideas for emotion regulation and mindfulness practices to help people stay present and calm. These tools are woven together based on what the client and therapist find most useful.
With three years of clinical experience as an LMHC in New York, Shaela has supported people dealing with parenting and caregiver stress, workplace issues, trauma and abuse, obsessive thoughts, and adoption or foster care concerns. She combines empathy with practical strategies to help people move forward.
People who choose Shaela can expect a respectful, collaborative process aimed at clearer thinking, steadier emotions, and better coping in everyday life. She invites those ready to try focused work toward greater wellbeing to begin the process.
How these approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and following the person's lead. Online sessions using this approach prioritize the client's perspective and build a plan that fits their life and goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and uses practical exercises to shift daily habits. In online settings CBT often involves homework and short skill practices between meetings. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) offers tools for managing intense emotions and improving distress tolerance, which can be practiced during and between online sessions.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work together with the client to choose methods that match needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean trying one method first and adjusting based on how things feel and what helps most.
The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy day and reducing travel time, which can make regular contact easier to maintain. If you rely on shorter check-ins, or prefer audio-only meetings to save bandwidth, confirm the available session formats before booking. Ask about scheduling options and what to expect in a session so appointments fit into work and family routines.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Shaela support?
She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is comforting and interactive with a focus on respect and sensitivity. Sessions emphasize practical steps, skill building, and collaborative goal setting.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Shaela has three years of experience working as a clinician in mental health settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) registered in New York and practices from that region.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Shaela also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.