Shalisha Johnson
LMSW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (929) 528-5371

I work with individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, substance use concerns, emotional stress, and major life transitions. Many clients come to therapy seeking a safe and supportive space to process difficult experiences and build healthier coping strategies. I help clients move forward through a collaborative, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approach focused on resilience, insight, emotional growth, and stability.
I help individuals navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, substance use concerns, and life transitions. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and trauma-informed, helping clients build emotional resilience, healthier coping skills, and greater self-awareness in a safe and supportive environment.
Seeking therapy can feel overwhelming, but you do not have to navigate life’s challenges alone. I strive to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered. If you are ready to begin your healing journey, I would be honored to support you through the process.
Call or Email Shalisha Johnson now for a free 15 minute consultation - (929) 528-5371
Let's Connect (929) 528-5371

Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Apple Cash, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, ZelleInsurance
- 1199SEIU
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Shalisha Johnson
LMSW
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (929) 528-5371
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of New York / P140270 Supervised by Dr. Helodia Dastine (New York / 093164) Shalisha Johnson
- Attended Adelphi University, MSW, Graduated 2025
Education and Years In Practice
Shalisha Johnson
LMSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (929) 528-5371
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Veterans
- Grief
- Family Conflict
Expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Infidelity
- Men's Issues
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Family Systems
- Humanistic
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Structural Family Therapy
- Trauma Focused