she/her
Deborah Shields
LCSW
Location
Virtual, New York
Insurance Accepted
UMR for Mount Sinai, Aetna
Communication Style
Action-oriented, Mindful, Empowering, Direct
Focus areas
Anxiety, Burnout, Chronic Illness, Couples Therapy, Depression, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Grief, Life Transitions, Stress, Substance Use, Women's Issues
Experienced with
Black community, Indigenous Americans, Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans
Years of Experience
34+
I assist people with the integration of mind, body, and spirit.
License number
#088480
Therapy style
As a licensed therapist, I have a great deal of insight into the physical, social, psychological and emotional factors related to personal growth. I have provided individual, family, and group psychotherapy with all age ranges for the duration of my career. It has always been my goal to help enrich the lives of those with whom I come in contact. I constantly ask myself "How can I best serve?"
With an accepting, empathic, and nonjudgmental approach, I assist people with the integration of mind, body, and spirit. This helps create the equilibrium necessary to accomplish one's goals. I have provided psychotherapy to a variety of clients in private, community, and correctional settings. I’ve directed mental healthcare, child abuse treatment, and other family programs. As a health educator, I have taught behavior modification classes covering topics such as nutrition, exercise, communication, stress/anxiety/depression and anger management.
Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution-focused
- Strengths-based
Education
BA - Psychology, Pennsylvania State University
MSW - Social Work, Columbia University School of Social Work
Interests
I enjoy, traveling, nature, history, and theater.