About

Shavonna Fitzgerald is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with ten years of clinical experience. Her background includes work with survivors of domestic violence, children and families, individuals with substance use disorders, and forensic mental health settings. Across these roles she has supported people facing depression, anxiety, complex trauma, relationship concerns, school challenges, life transitions, and addiction.

Her practice is client-centered, holistic, and culturally sensitive. She draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, mindfulness therapy, and narrative therapy to shape treatment that reflects each person’s needs. She values genuineness as a foundation for therapeutic connection and aims to create an environment where people feel safe to express their thoughts and feelings.

Fitzgerald often emphasizes therapy as a process of change and growth. She sometimes cites Maya Angelou’s line about the butterfly to acknowledge the often gradual work involved in personal transformation. Her approach is to collaborate with each person to identify priorities and to tailor interventions that fit their situation and goals.
Location:
New York, United States
Years Experience:
10
Gender:
Female
Languages Spoken:
English
Therapist of Color:
Yes
Communication Options:
Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem, Depression
Other areas of experience: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Blended family issues, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, Immigration issues, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Multicultural concerns, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Systemic Therapy

Credentials & Verification

  • Credentials: NY LCSW 093261
  • NPI Number: 1710373386
  • License: LCSW (New York)

Online sessions and therapeutic approach

Shavonna Fitzgerald combines several structured methods to guide remote work. Cognitive behavioral therapy is used to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and to practice new coping skills. Mindfulness therapy supports present-moment awareness and stress management through attention and breathing practices. Motivational interviewing helps explore ambivalence and build readiness when change feels difficult. Narrative and solution-focused approaches are also available to clarify personal stories and set concrete, short-term goals.

In online sessions these approaches translate to collaborative conversation, brief exercises, and agreed-upon tasks between meetings. Fitzgerald adapts pacing and tools to match each person’s needs and preferences, inviting ongoing feedback so sessions remain relevant and focused. She frames the work as a partnership that centers the person’s priorities and strengths.

Remote appointments may be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Services are provided to people located in New York; this profile does not accept international clients.

What is Shavonna Fitzgerald’s clinical experience?

She has ten years of professional experience as a licensed social worker in New York, including work with survivors of domestic violence, children, families, people with substance use disorders, and forensic mental health.

What credentials does she hold?

Shavonna Fitzgerald is an LCSW licensed in New York. Her license is listed as NY LCSW 093261.

Which languages does she use in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Where is she based?

She practices in New York.

How can people work with her remotely?

Remote options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

Does she accept international clients?

No. This profile does not accept international clients.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I get started?

To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to connect with her.