- Anxiety support
- Life purpose focus
- Practical coping tools
About Shonny
Shonny Capodilupo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 25 years of experience. She works with people facing anxiety, stress, depression, and major life changes, and also addresses family problems, self-esteem, and questions about life purpose.
She prefers one-on-one work and focuses on listening closely and asking clear questions. Sessions include practical tools that can be used day to day, not just ideas to consider during meetings. Early sessions often use screening tools to map symptoms and shape a plan that fits the person's needs.
Shonny pays attention to patterns that influence how people feel and act. She helps clients name those patterns, understand their roots, and choose different responses. That includes addressing caregiver stress, communication problems, guilt and shame, and feelings of emptiness.
Her style is steady, direct, and relational. She offers gentle challenge alongside consistent support, and she emphasizes building insight that lasts beyond short-term relief. People who feel stuck, weighed down, or unsure what comes next often come to her for help finding footing.
In a first meeting she will ask about what brings someone in, what they hope will change, and what a manageable pace looks like. From there she and the client create a shared plan with clear goals and practical next steps.
Shonny works in New York and conducts sessions in English. She does not accept international clients.
How her therapeutic approaches work for online care
Shonny uses evidence-based techniques that focus on understanding patterns and developing practical skills. One common approach she uses helps people identify and change the thoughts and behaviors that feed anxiety and low mood; it teaches specific strategies to test unhelpful beliefs and try different actions in everyday situations. Another common technique emphasizes skills for managing stress and strong emotions, offering concrete exercises for calming the body, improving sleep, and handling high-pressure moments.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then suggest methods to try. The plan can be adjusted as sessions progress so it fits what actually helps the person move forward.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, remove travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that is helpful. Phone calls may work when bandwidth is limited or for shorter updates, while video lets people use visual cues when that supports the discussion. Licensed professionals can use these options to help people practice tools in their everyday routines and to keep work moving between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with anxiety, stress, depression, mood disorders, and life transitions, and also helps with family problems, self-esteem, and caregiving stress.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She listens closely, asks clear questions, and uses practical tools. Early sessions include assessments to build a plan that fits the person's goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience working one-on-one with people facing anxiety, trauma, depression, and major life changes.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and provides services from that location.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are available for sessions?
The original biography does not list session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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