Shaela Amaya, LMHC

Shaela Amaya is a mental health counselor licensed in New York with more than three years of clinical experience. As an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor), she has worked with people facing a wide range of concerns, including depression, low self-esteem, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, career transitions, foster care issues, trauma and emotional abuse, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, and ADHD. Her practice centers on delivering respectful, sensitive, and compassionate care through a comforting and interactive counseling style.

In her clinical work Shaela uses cognitive-behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, mindfulness practices, and rational-emotive approaches to address both immediate symptoms and the underlying factors that contribute to distress. She collaborates with each person to create an individualized treatment plan that aligns with their unique needs and goals, blending practical skills with emotional support.

Shaela frames the decision to seek help as a courageous step toward a fuller, more joyful life and views therapy as a collaborative process that supports change. When individuals are ready to move forward, she aims to offer guidance and empowerment as they pursue meaningful progress. She looks forward to working with people who are prepared to begin that process.