About

Aricksha Wilshire is an LCSW based in New York who works with women of color and BIPOC navigating anxiety, depression, relationship stress, and professional burnout. With four years of clinical experience, she focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or uncertain about how to balance personal identity with external expectations.

Her work centers on culturally responsive care that incorporates an understanding of cultural identity, generational patterns, and societal pressures. Aricksha blends warmth and authenticity with practical strategies, creating space to process emotions while building concrete skills for coping with life changes, stress, and relationship challenges.

Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, relationships, self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, along with related concerns such as abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, codependency, communication problems, and workplace issues. She offers flexible scheduling in the evenings and afternoons to accommodate varied work hours and conducts sessions in both English and Spanish.
Location:
New York, United States
Years Experience:
4
Gender:
Female
Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
Therapist of Color:
Yes
Communication Options:
Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Self esteem, Depression, Coping with life changes
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Body image, Codependency, Communication problems, Forgiveness, HIV / AIDS, Immigration issues, Isolation / loneliness, Self-love, Workplace issues

Credentials & Verification

  • Credentials: NY LCSW 100093
  • NPI Number: 1598295693
  • License: LCSW (New York)

Remote support that centers cultural identity and practical coping



Aricksha offers online work that emphasizes a culturally responsive approach and practical skills-building. She frames sessions around clients' lived experiences, attending to cultural identity, generational patterns, and societal pressures while helping people name emotions and identify next steps. This approach is intended for those seeking an affirming space to explore anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and work-related stress.

Her practice combines an affirming, client-centered stance with hands-on coping strategies. Conversations aim to process feelings and to develop tools for managing panic, social anxiety, low self-esteem, and life transitions. For people who want a balance of emotional exploration and actionable techniques, this collaborative style can help map priorities and daily strategies.

Aricksha provides remote sessions via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow clients to choose the format that best fits their schedule and communication preferences during evenings and afternoons.

What is Aricksha's clinical experience?

She has four years of professional experience as a licensed social worker working with anxiety, depression, relationship stress, and related concerns.

What are her credentials?

Aricksha is an LCSW licensed in New York (NY LCSW 100093).

Which languages does she speak?

She provides therapy in English and Spanish.

Where is she based?

Aricksha practices from New York.

How can clients work with her remotely?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, and maintains flexible scheduling during evenings and afternoons.

Does she accept international clients?

This profile indicates she does not accept international clients.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started?

Begin by using the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire to connect with her.