- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and bereavement
- Life purpose questions
About Shakila
Shakila Foster is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with eight years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and major life changes. Her practice also includes support for compassion fatigue and related challenges.
She focuses on helping people name what feels overwhelming and find practical ways to cope. Sessions involve straightforward conversation about current difficulties and small skills to test between meetings. Clients can expect a direct, nonjudgmental approach to talking about what matters now.
Shakila has worked across settings that exposed her to illness, caregiving, and end-of-life concerns. That background informs how she supports people dealing with chronic pain, cancer, fertility and pregnancy-related challenges, hospice and bereavement, and caregiver stress. She also addresses issues such as infidelity, jealousy, isolation, and forgiveness.
Her work includes supporting people through postpartum depression and other transitions common in young adulthood and womanhood. She helps people considering life purpose and those struggling with motivation or confidence. Conversations aim to clarify next steps rather than promising a single correct answer.
To begin, a brief matching process and an initial session establish goals and practical next steps. The emphasis is on clear, usable strategies you can try between meetings. If you want someone to help you sort out what comes next, she offers focused, plainspoken support.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Shakila works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on identifying problems and building coping skills. One commonly used approach involves skill-building and behavioral strategies to manage anxiety and stress; this means learning specific practices to reduce overwhelming thoughts and test what helps in daily life. Another approach emphasizes processing grief and adjustment after loss or health changes through structured conversation and pacing; this helps people make sense of strong emotions and decide on next steps. Finding the right approach is part of the work. She collaborates with clients to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and what feels manageable. That collaborative process can include trying a technique for a few sessions and adjusting based on what helps. The biography does not specify which online formats are offered, so please confirm current session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let people continue support when health or caregiving responsibilities make in-person visits difficult. The focus is on shaping sessions to fit daily life while testing practical strategies between meetings.Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Additional areas include cancer, caregiver stress, chronic illness, fertility concerns, and postpartum challenges.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses plainspoken conversation and practical coping skills to identify small steps forward. Sessions focus on clear strategies you can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional work experience. That time includes work with grief, caregiving, and health-related stress.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to learn which formats are offered.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.