Shavonna Fitzgerald, LCSW

New York · 10 years in practice

Shavonna Fitzgerald is a licensed clinical social worker with ten years of practice in New York.

License and registration

LCSW, New York: 093261 · expires February 2028
NPI: 1710373386 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 10
Languages: English

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About Shavonna

Shavonna Fitzgerald is a licensed clinical social worker with ten years of practice in New York. She puts honesty and genuine connection first, and she aims to make people feel heard from the first meeting. Shavonna focuses on practical goals and clear steps when problems feel overwhelming.

Her work covers stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy concerns, and parenting challenges. She also addresses ADHD, bipolar concerns, compassion fatigue, and career-related stress.

Background and approach

Additional focuses include family of origin issues, blended family dynamics, codependency, communication and control problems, and fatherhood issues. Shavonna draws on Systemic therapy alongside client-centered care and cognitive behavioral tools. She uses mindfulness exercises and motivational interviewing to build insight and momentum.

Sessions are tailored to each person so the approach matches their needs and goals. Her background includes supporting people affected by domestic violence and substance use, and work in forensic mental health settings. That experience informs a practical, problem-solving orientation in session.

She helps people talk through difficult feelings and plan small, doable changes. Shavonna encourages collaboration and clear, measurable steps. She works with clients to set short-term goals and revisit them as progress is made.

The focus is on helping people regain balance and move toward the life they want.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Shavonna lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Depression
Addictions
LGBT
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Antisocial personality
Blended family issues
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Guilt and shame
Immigration issues
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Men's issues
Multicultural concerns
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Women's issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Shavonna names

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Online support

Approach and online care that fit your life

Systemic therapy looks at how relationships and daily patterns affect problems. It helps people understand how family dynamics, roles, and routines contribute to stress, communication breakdowns, or repeated cycles of conflict. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building trust so people can name what matters to them and choose their next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and teaches concrete skills to change them, which can help with anxiety, depression, or habit patterns.

Choosing what to try is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they will pick approaches and adjust them over time so the work stays relevant and useful.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different schedules and needs. Video is good for deeper conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat or text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, homework support, or when a short check-in fits a busy day. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into real life.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Shavonna address?

She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, ADHD, bipolar, and related family problems.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is client-centered and collaborative, blending Systemic thinking with CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to set practical goals and small steps.

What is her clinical background and experience?

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

Where is she based and what credentials does she hold?

She practices in New York and holds an LCSW credential listed as NY LCSW.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages or with international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and routines.

How are costs and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist matching; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

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