Shane King, LCSW

Shane King is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who brings a focused, holistic approach to supporting people facing depression, anxiety, stress, complex trauma, PTSD, and emotional regulation challenges. He is licensed to practice as a clinical social worker in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, and he combines formal training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with several years of management experience from his private practice.

His work often centers on relationship concerns, cross-cultural bonding, and the effects of internalized racial oppression, helping clients navigate the complicated emotional terrain that can follow trauma and difficult life transitions. He works with individuals on issues that include anger, self-esteem, parenting and fatherhood challenges, workplace difficulties, and social anxiety, tailoring interventions to each person’s circumstances.

Shane emphasizes strength-building, resilience, and insight, aiming to create opportunities for meaningful growth rather than quick fixes. He acknowledges that discussing intimate relationship struggles requires courage and seeks to offer a compassionate, nonjudgmental environment in which clients can explore their goals. For those seeking guidance, Shane positions himself as a collaborative partner, walking alongside clients as they work toward healing and greater psychological flexibility.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Shane King draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide online work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a respectful, empathic relationship in which the therapist listens closely and supports the individual’s inherent capacity for growth - this approach is helpful for people seeking greater self-understanding, improved relationships, and emotional validation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves identifying and adjusting unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress, and it is often used for mood regulation, coping skills, and practical problem solving.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Shane collaborates with each person to determine which strategies fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He adapts techniques over time, blending methods when that best supports progress.

Online sessions offer flexibility by making it possible to meet by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to access therapy from familiar settings and at times that work with their schedules. These options support continuity of care and make it easier to integrate therapeutic work into everyday life.