Shana Maltzman , LCSW-R, LCSW

Shana Maltzman is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and challenges with self-esteem. She brings 25 years of clinical experience to conversations about life changes, relationships, and intimacy-related concerns. Her approach is calm and practical, aimed at making moments of overwhelm more manageable.

She blends straightforward talk with practical skills. Sessions focus on understanding patterns that keep people stuck and trying small changes that lead to relief. Shana uses a mix of approaches to suit each person’s needs rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

Clients often work on communication, coping with loss, and rebuilding confidence after difficult events. Shana also addresses sleep and eating concerns, caregiver stress, and problems connected to family of origin. She pays attention to how attachment and abandonment experiences shape current relationships.

Therapy can include revisiting life narratives to find new meaning, testing out behavioral changes to reduce anxiety, and strengthening motivation to follow through on goals. Conversations are collaborative and paced to each person’s comfort.

Shana holds LCSW-R and LCSW credentials and practices in New Jersey. She offers topical support for career strain, isolation, divorce and separation, hospice and end-of-life caregiving, and body image issues. Work in therapy focuses on practical steps, clearer communication, and coping strategies that fit daily life.

How therapeutic approaches work in online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and understanding each person’s perspective. It helps people feel heard and to explore their feelings at their own pace, which can be useful for grief, self-esteem, and relationship concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It uses practical exercises and small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms and improve sleep and eating patterns.

Motivational Interviewing supports people who feel stuck or unsure about change. It helps clarify personal goals and strengthen motivation to make decisions about caregiving, career moves, or relationship steps.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then adjust methods as work progresses. This collaborative process helps tailor sessions to what actually helps day to day.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is helpful for deeper conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text messaging can work well for brief check-ins, coaching-style support, or when a shorter touchpoint fits a busy day. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into work, caregiving, or travel schedules.