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Shira Smith, LCSW

New York LCSW supporting healing and growth
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationships and trauma
  • Young adults and women

About Shira Smith

Shira Smith is a licensed therapist based in New York who supports individuals navigating complex emotional challenges. She centers her work on adolescents, young adults, and women, guiding them through periods of stress, anxiety, relationship difficulty, and personal growth. Shira holds an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - which signifies her training and authorization to provide clinical social work and psychotherapy in New York.

Her practice emphasizes compassionate, culturally responsive care with particular attention to depression, trauma and abuse, grief, and social challenges. She works with people coping with isolation and loneliness, exploring life purpose, and recovering from infidelity or prejudice related harm. Shira also provides focused support for issues such as social anxiety, post-traumatic stress, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, and the transitional pressures often faced by young adults and women.

Using evidence-based approaches, Shira aims to create a supportive environment where individuals can examine their experiences, build resilience, and strengthen meaningful connections. She offers thoughtful, affirming guidance tailored to each person’s circumstances to help them develop self-love, navigate life transitions, and discover inner resources for long-term healing and growth.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

InfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Shira Smith have?

Shira Smith has 6 years of professional experience as a licensed therapist.

Is Shira Smith a licensed therapist?

Yes. Shira Smith holds the LCSW credential. LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a license for providing clinical social work and psychotherapy. License details: NY LCSW 101013.

In which languages does Shira Smith provide therapy?

Shira Smith provides therapy in English.

Where is Shira Smith located?

Shira Smith is located in New York.

How can I work with Shira Smith as my therapist?

Therapy with Shira Smith can take place through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Shira Smith work with international clients?

Shira Smith does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Shira Smith cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. To begin, interested individuals should click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match them with a therapist. Depending on availability, the first session can then be scheduled and may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit?

Many people consider whether remote therapy can truly help with everyday mental health concerns. For common issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or major life transitions, online therapy has been shown to be just as effective as traditional in-person sessions.

One major benefit is flexibility - individuals can connect with a therapist in the format that suits them best, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This range of options often makes it easier to integrate therapeutic work into busy schedules and different life situations.

Licensed professionals provide these services, and it is possible to change therapists if a different fit is desired. For many people, online therapy offers a practical, accessible way to pursue support from qualified therapists while maintaining continuity of care.

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