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Gwendolyn L Shapiro

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

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141 South Avenue Suite 7 Fanwood, NJ 07023
Are you a young woman trying to find your way out of childhood trauma into a space of healing? If a deep dive meant transformation, would you be willing? Dipping in one toe at a time until you felt safe in the therapeutic relationship to take the plunge? Have you had a sense that your younger selves have things to share with you, that they are ready for you to release them from the confines of core beliefs born out of trauma, no matter how big or little it seems? If you are curious about what inner child work, exploring and understanding with compassion all of your parts, reparenting, and EMDR can do for you, let's connect.
My passion is working with female-identified people who are struggling with unresolved wounds from the past. You may know what the root causes are. You may have a vague sense of them. You may be lost as to why you are not connected to yourself/others, living authentically, or repeating destructive patterns. Let's discover and walk your healing journey.
I am extremely fortunate to have worked with a great diversity of clients in terms of race, ethnicity, religion, genders and sexual orientations. I bring our differences to light and explore their impact on our work. This capitalist system can create and compound deep trauma and fracture our psyches.
Call or Gwendolyn L Shapiro now for a free 15 minute consultation - (732) 272-0895

My Practice at a Glance

Currently unable to accept new clients

141 South Avenue

Suite 7

Fanwood, NJ 07023

(732) 272-0895
My website
I am licensed in NJ (in person or virtual), Washington DC (virtual) and NY (virtual). I have daytime availability.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Personality Disorders and Mood Disorders 
$225 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Looking forward to connecting and walking your path together.
Gwendolyn L Shapiro
Let's Connect (732) 272-0895
Photo of Gwendolyn L Shapiro, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

My Practice at a Glance

Currently unable to accept new clients

141 South Avenue

Suite 7

Fanwood, NJ 07023

(732) 272-0895
My website
I am licensed in NJ (in person or virtual), Washington DC (virtual) and NY (virtual). I have daytime availability.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Personality Disorders and Mood Disorders 
$225 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Looking forward to connecting and walking your path together.
Gwendolyn L Shapiro

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $225
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Optum
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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Once we connect and decide we are a good fit I will check your benefits and get the information about your copay back to you within a few days. I am in network with Aetna, Cigna, Optum and Horizon BCBS of NJ. Unfortunately I am not able to accept insurance in Washington DC at this time.
Photo of Gwendolyn L Shapiro, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Gwendolyn L Shapiro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (732) 272-0895
"
Once we connect and decide we are a good fit I will check your benefits and get the information about your copay back to you within a few days. I am in network with Aetna, Cigna, Optum and Horizon BCBS of NJ. Unfortunately I am not able to accept insurance in Washington DC at this time.
Photo of Gwendolyn L Shapiro, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Gwendolyn L Shapiro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (732) 272-0895

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New Jersey / 44SC05593600 Gwendolyn L Shapiro
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 17 years
  • Attended Columbia University School of Social of Work, Master of Social Science, Graduated 2008
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: New York 081232-1 / 2013
  • License: Washington DC LC200004300 / 2025
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I have fifteen years of experience working with adults with trauma histories. I'm licensed in NJ, NY and Washington and completed training in EMDR and Schema Therapy.
Photo of Gwendolyn L Shapiro, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Gwendolyn L Shapiro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (732) 272-0895
"
I have fifteen years of experience working with adults with trauma histories. I'm licensed in NJ, NY and Washington and completed training in EMDR and Schema Therapy.
Photo of Gwendolyn L Shapiro, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Gwendolyn L Shapiro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (732) 272-0895

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Personality Disorders
  • Mood Disorders

Expertise

  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bisexual
  • Body Image
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Grief
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Polyamory & ENM
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Transgender
  • Veterans
  • Women's Issues
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Gwendolyn L Shapiro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Do these issues align with your needs? or (732) 272-0895
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Gwendolyn L Shapiro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Do these issues align with your needs? or (732) 272-0895

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • EMDR
  • Interpersonal
  • Psychodynamic
  • Schema Therapy
  • Trauma Focused
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I combine elements of EMDR and schema therapy and create a warm compassionate space. We'll learn what approach works best for you as we dive into the way your past experiences have shaped you. From there, we'll move deeply into healing those wounds. A safe, open and trusting therapy relationship between us is always the starting point.
Photo of Gwendolyn L Shapiro, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Gwendolyn L Shapiro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (732) 272-0895
"
I combine elements of EMDR and schema therapy and create a warm compassionate space. We'll learn what approach works best for you as we dive into the way your past experiences have shaped you. From there, we'll move deeply into healing those wounds. A safe, open and trusting therapy relationship between us is always the starting point.
Photo of Gwendolyn L Shapiro, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Gwendolyn L Shapiro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (732) 272-0895

Location

Primary Location

141 South Avenue

Suite 7

Fanwood, NJ 07023

(732) 272-0895
"
I am licensed in NJ (in person or virtual), Washington DC (virtual) and NY (virtual). I have daytime availability.
Photo of Gwendolyn L Shapiro, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Gwendolyn L Shapiro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (732) 272-0895
"
I am licensed in NJ (in person or virtual), Washington DC (virtual) and NY (virtual). I have daytime availability.
Photo of Gwendolyn L Shapiro, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Gwendolyn L Shapiro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (732) 272-0895