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Shayana Supreme

Therapist(She/Her)
~1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Stress management
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

I’m a warm, compassionate, and bubbly therapist who believes that therapy should feel like a safe space where you can truly be yourself. I’m a great listener and take the time to understand your experiences without judgment. I meet each client where they are and work collaboratively to help them feel heard, understood, and supported. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, stress, relationships, life transitions, or simply feeling stuck, I’m here to help you work through it at your own pace. My goal is for you to leave each session feeling heard, empowered, and with practical tools you can use in your everyday life.

My approach to therapy

My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and solution-focused. I believe therapy should be a space where you feel comfortable being honest, heard, and understood without judgment. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify patterns of thinking and behaviors that may be contributing to emotional challenges, while also using Solution-Focused techniques to identify strengths, build on what is already working, and create realistic steps toward positive change.

I meet each client where they are and tailor therapy to their individual needs and goals. I focus on helping clients develop practical coping skills, gain greater self-awareness, strengthen confidence, and feel more empowered in their everyday lives. My goal is not only to help you work through what brought you to therapy, but also to help you recognize your strengths and create meaningful, lasting change

What you can expect from me

During our first session, you can expect a warm, welcoming, and judgment-free environment where you can feel comfortable being yourself. We’ll spend time getting to know each other, discussing what brought you to therapy, and identifying the areas you would like to work on. I’ll listen to your concerns, ask questions to better understand your experiences, and begin learning what approaches may work best for you.

We’ll also talk about your goals for therapy and begin creating a plan that feels realistic and meaningful to you. There is no pressure to have everything figured out during the first session. My goal is for you to feel heard, respected, and comfortable so that we can build a strong therapeutic relationship and work together toward positive change.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Humorous, Open Minded, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    ~1 year of experience
  • Training
    MC (Masters in Counseling) at Mercy College
  • License type
    LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NJ Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Stress management
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Family issues, Anger management, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Trauma Focused CBT, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Psychodynamic, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English, Haitian Creole