A boutique therapy practice for Teens and Adults
I support clients in discovering their own answers—so they can feel more empowered, grounded, and in charge of their lives.
Offering Therapy sessions in-person in Oceanside, NY
or Virtual online Therapy across NY, NJ, FL, and LA.
Hi, I’m Shira—
I’m so glad you’re here.
I’m a licensed therapist who works with teens, young adults, and adults to help them manage anxiety, self-doubt, and the big (and often overwhelming) transitions life throws our way. My style is down-to-earth, supportive, and collaborative—rooted in approaches that are evidence-based but never one-size-fits-all.
In our work together, your job is simply to show up as you are. I’ll follow your lead, while gently keeping us on track toward the goals you want to reach.
Before private practice, I was a Director of Guidance at a school, and I still keep one foot in the education world. I consult with school counselors to help them think through tough cases, be more proactive instead of reactive, and navigate the complex dynamics that come with working in schools.
I also train other therapists on how to build trust with teens and how to work effectively with their “secondary clients”—parents and caregivers—so everyone feels supported.
Support for:
TRAUMA AND PTSD
MOOD DISORDERS
CODEPENDENCY
ADHD
ANXIETY
BEHAVIORAL ISSUES
BORDERLINE PERSONALITY (BPD)
CHRONIC ILLNESS
COPING SKILLS
DEPRESSION
DOMESTIC ABUSE
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCE
FAMILY CONFLICT
LIFE TRANSITIONS
PARENTING
PEER RELATIONSHIPS
PERSONALITY DISORDERS
PREGNANCY, PRENATAL, POSTPARTUM
RELATIONSHIP ISSUES
SCHOOL ISSUES
SELF ESTEEM
SELF-HARMING
SLEEP OR INSOMNIA
WOMEN'S ISSUES
"Shira is an incredibly empathetic, intuitive and talented clinician. She skillfully balances encouraging you to accept yourself as you are, while also giving you the tools to get closer to your most meaningful life. Highly recommend her!"
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“I saw three therapists before you, and you are the only one who I feel really listens to me”
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"Shira is an incredibly empathetic, intuitive and talented clinician. She skillfully balances encouraging you to accept yourself as you are, while also giving you the tools to get closer to your most meaningful life. Highly recommend her!" • “I saw three therapists before you, and you are the only one who I feel really listens to me” •
