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Shy Brown

Therapist(She/ Her)
16 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Depression, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

Hello, I am a licensed psychotherapist with 15 years of experience utilizing modalities such as CBT, Solution Focused Therapy and Trauma infomed therapy, I help individuals and couples navigate their mental health journeys. My practice focuses on providing compassionate support to clients seeking to improve their relationships, solve emotional challenges, and enhance their overall well-being.

My approach to therapy

In my work with clients, I take a client-centered approach, which means that I focus on understanding your unique experiences, values, and needs. My goal is to create a safe, open space where you feel heard, respected, and empowered to make meaningful changes in your life. I believe that you are the expert on your own experience, and I’m here to guide, support, and collaborate with you on your journey.

What you can expect from me

I seek to leave each client that I work with, with Practical Tools and Strategies, Increased Self-Awareness, Coping Skills for Managing Difficult Emotions, Improved Communication and Relationship Skills, A Personalized Roadmap for Progress.

My goal is for you to feel empowered and in control of your mental health. Through our work together, you'll build the confidence to make informed decisions, try new approaches, and feel more capable of managing life's challenges.

About me

  • I identify as
    Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Holistic, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    16 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at LIU Brentwood
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Humana Medicare Advantage, Optum Medicaid NY, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Depression, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Sleep disorder, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, PTSD, Diabetes, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Behavioral, Behavioral Activation (BA), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD, Behavioral Couples Therapy, Psychodynamic, Relational, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Humanistic, Experiential, Transpersonal, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Structural Family, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma Focused CBT, Behavior Modification, Schema, Motivational Interviewing, Jungian, Positive Psychology, Psychoanalytic, Narrative Therapy, Strength-Based, Gestalt, Brief Dynamic, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy
  • Languages
    English