- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship challenges
- Trauma informed
About Shani
Shani Ben-Dov helps people coping with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, depression, and compassion fatigue. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Connecticut who speaks English and Hebrew. Many clients come when they feel exhausted, stuck, or like they have to keep everything together on the outside.
Shani uses a warm, direct, and collaborative style in sessions. She listens for patterns that keep repeating and helps people slow those patterns down. Together they name what is happening, try out practical skills, and pick steps that fit the person’s life.
Her background includes work in crisis response, behavioral health, substance use and co-occurring disorders, and support for first responders. That experience informs her approach when someone faces high stress or burnout. She has three years of clinical experience and holds the LCSW credential.
In sessions Shani draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques such as cognitive behavioral methods and dialectical behavior approaches. She also uses motivational interviewing and trauma-informed ways of working to tailor the process to each person’s needs. The focus is on building skills that help day-to-day functioning.
Starting therapy does not require knowing all the answers. Shani helps people figure out where to begin, whether the goal is better emotional regulation, healthier relationships, or recovering from difficult experiences. Her work often centers on attachment, communication, caregiving strain, and managing overwhelm.
Approaches that guide online work and skill building
Shani commonly draws on cognitive behavioral methods that look at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact to keep problems going. These methods help identify unhelpful thinking and teach practical tools for changing daily habits and reactions.She also uses elements of dialectical behavior approaches to strengthen emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. These tools are useful when emotions feel overwhelming or communication repeatedly breaks down.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to pick methods that fit their goals, lifestyle, and what feels most useful. Together they will test strategies and adjust the plan as needed.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people continue work during life transitions while still focusing on improving stress management, relationships, and recovery from difficult experiences.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Connecticut
Languages
English, Hebrew
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Shani commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, and compassion fatigue. Additional focuses include attachment, abandonment, caregiving strain, and first responder issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm, collaborative, and direct. Sessions focus on curiosity rather than judgment and on practical skills you can use between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has three years of clinical experience and has worked in crisis response, behavioral health, substance use, and with first responders. That background shapes her approach to high-stress situations.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Connecticut.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Hebrew. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost 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?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.