Shana Maltzman

Shana Maltzman is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in New Jersey and New York with 25 years of professional experience. She works with people facing depression, anxiety, grief, and self-esteem challenges, and provides support for a wide range of life transitions including relationship changes, caregiving demands, and career shifts. Her clinical focus also includes trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, eating and sleeping difficulties, and parenting questions.

Her approach creates a reflective space where patterns of thought and behavior can be examined and practical strategies developed. She integrates multiple clinical methods to tailor work to each person, attending to attachment dynamics, family of origin issues, and the emotional impact of separation or loss. Areas of additional focus include body image, commitment and infidelity concerns, aging and geriatric issues, and support around serious illness and end-of-life matters.

Maltzman emphasizes collaboration and skill building while honoring each person’s individual story. She aims to help individuals strengthen communication, cultivate greater self-love, and expand coping resources so they can navigate complex feelings and day-to-day challenges with clearer perspective.