Shana
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (505) 624-8535

Life is like climbing a series of mountains, often times there are hardships as we continue to stumble up the summit. I’m here to help you navigate life’s highs and lows and the experiences in between. Sometimes we seek help because our breathing is labored and we are struggling to reach a better place, other times we seek out a therapist because we just want someone to talk to and someone to listen and witness our stories.
Your past plays out in the present, but you are not what happened to you. I like to take a narrative lens in therapy, as I believe we are all inherent storytellers. I focus on taking a strengths-based and person centered approach to therapy. I meet you where you’re at and honor your pace.
I work with adults and seniors. I specialize in OCD, and I'm trained in both ERP and I-CBT for OCD. I have a background in grief and loss. I’m here to acknowledge your grief whatever the source. It takes courage to ask for help. You are already taking the first step by searching for a therapist. Together we can collaborate to achieve your goals.
Call or Email Shana Pava now for a free 15 minute consultation - (505) 624-8535
Let's Connect (505) 624-8535

Finances
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Magellan
- Medicaid
- Molina- Medicaid Plans Only
- Optum
- Presbyterian
- Turquoise Care
Shana Pava
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (505) 624-8535
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New Mexico / SWB-2024-0856 Shana Pava
- In Practice for 4 years
- Attended New Mexico Highlands University, MSW, Graduated 2024
- Membership with International OCD Foundation (IOCDF)
- Degree/Diploma from University of California, Santa Cruz BA / 2018
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Shana Pava
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (505) 624-8535
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Caregivers
- Dementia
- Life Transitions
- Women's Issues
Shana Pava
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (505) 624-8535
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Compassion Focused
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Humanistic
- Inference-Based CBT for OCD
- Integrative
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Strength-Based
Shana Pava
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (505) 624-8535