Shaela Amaya, LMHC

Shaela Amaya is a licensed mental health counselor practicing in New York with three years of clinical experience. As an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor), she has supported people facing a wide range of concerns, including depression, self-esteem struggles, anxiety, relationship challenges, parenting and career issues, foster care and adoption-related matters, trauma and emotional abuse, obsessive-compulsive patterns, and attention-deficit concerns like ADHD.

Her counseling style is warm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She works collaboratively with clients to develop individualized treatment plans that reflect each person’s unique history and goals. Clinically, she draws on cognitive-behavioral methods to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, uses motivational interviewing to support readiness for change, incorporates mindfulness practices to build present-moment awareness, and applies rational-emotive techniques to address deeply held beliefs that contribute to distress.

Shaela frames seeking therapy as a courageous step toward a more fulfilling life and aims to empower clients as they work toward greater resilience, joy, and functioning. She offers steady support while helping people build practical skills and deeper insight, and she welcomes those who are ready to begin that process.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Shaela Amaya uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment that helps people explore their feelings and clarify what matters most to them. This approach emphasizes empathy and collaboration and can be especially helpful for relationship, self-esteem, and life-change concerns.

She also applies cognitive behavioral therapy - a practical, skills-based method that helps clients identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more adaptive patterns. CBT is often effective for anxiety, depression, stress, and many day-to-day coping challenges.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Shaela will work with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect with licensed professionals, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, stay consistent during life transitions, and access care from different locations while working directly with a therapist who tailors treatment to the individual.