Anne Shaner

My background includes almost 15 years in the financial and corporate world before I shifted gears to become a therapist. I have worked in corporate, government and hospital settings. Key areas I support clients include managing difficult thought patterns and ways to have more direct and confident communication.

I also have expertise in the following areas:

--Anxiety

--Depression

--Grief

--Relationship challenges

--Workplace challenges/dynamics

--Supporting First Responders

--Facilitating workshops + webinars

--Facilitating onsite critical incidents + debriefings

--Expertise working in Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).

My approach is pragmatic, straight-forward and solution-focused. When people who are new to therapy ask me what it’s like, I say that while it’s not always comfortable, it is often an incredibly rich and powerful experience—even after only one session. That's because you and I will be digging in and at times, a lot will be “kicked up.” You will move toward a more grounded place and learn stronger coping skills. You will also strengthen your self-compassion – something we easily put to the side. Therapy can serve as an anchor as you move through the stickiness that life can bring. Also, we often underestimate how much relief we can experience simply being heard by someone objective.

In our first session, I will spend time getting to know you and while I have an interactive style, I want to hear from you. We'll see what feels right. Feel free to reach out so we can chat about how we might be a good fit.

I am licensed and in-network with major insurances in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.