Works with
- Anger
- Self esteem
How Shaela works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- New York
- Years in practice
- 3
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Shaela
Shaela Amaya is a licensed mental health counselor in New York who helps people manage anger, anxiety, depression, and stress. She supports those facing relationship strain, low self-esteem, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and life transitions. Shaela uses clear, straightforward guidance to help people make practical changes.
Her style is warm and interactive. Sessions focus on listening first, then building steps you can try between meetings. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and steady encouragement while people practice new skills.
Background and approach
Shaela draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and mindfulness exercises to lower tension. These methods are blended to fit each person’s needs and goals.
She works with people who are coping with trauma, adoption and foster care issues, workplace stress, and relationship communication problems. She also addresses more specific concerns like obsessive-compulsive patterns, mood disorders, and forgiveness work. Shaela has three years of clinical experience and holds a Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential - LMHC.
She offers sessions in English and accepts international clients. Her approach is collaborative: she helps people set realistic steps and supports progress at a manageable pace.
What Shaela works with
Everything Shaela lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Shaela's practice.
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Domestic violence
- Forgiveness
- Immigration issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Shaela lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship. The therapist follows the person’s lead, reflects what they say, and helps them notice their own strengths and goals. This approach helps when someone needs a supportive space to sort through feelings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online sessions can teach simple, step-by-step tools to test unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors between meetings. This is useful for anxiety, low mood, and anger that shows up as automatic reactions.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy adds concrete skills for managing intense emotions and handling conflict. It offers short, practical techniques for calming down, improving communication, and tolerating distress when things feel overwhelming.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then suggest strategies to try. That team effort helps shape a plan that fits someone’s life and progress over time.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video lets people read facial cues and practice new skills in real time. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat or text messaging can be useful for short check-ins, skill reminders, or when writing helps clarify thoughts. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around daily life.
Questions people ask about Shaela
What kinds of concerns does Shaela address?
She helps people dealing with anger, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, relationship struggles, and ADHD-related challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is comforting and interactive, with an emphasis on listening, practical steps, and steady encouragement.
What is her clinical background?
She has three years of experience working as a clinician with a range of issues including trauma, OCD features, and foster care concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed as a mental health counselor in New York with the credential LMHC.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She accepts international clients, so people outside the U.S. can connect for sessions.
What session formats are available?
She sees clients via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How does payment and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire.