
Shira Somerstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW


Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $250
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Insurance
- Out of Network

Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New Jersey / 44SL06596000 Shira Somerstein
- Attended Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College, MSW
- Licensed by State of New Jersey / 44SL06596000
- License: State of Florida 3362 / 2023
- License: State of New York 120207 / 2023
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Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Mood Disorders
- Codependency
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Chronic Illness
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Life Transitions
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Women's Issues
4 Endorsements
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Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- Family Systems
- Humanistic
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Groups
Virtual DBT Skills Group for Teens

DBT is an evidence-based treatment method that has been proven to help reduce anxiety, depression, trauma, and more. This group will teach your teen: Mindfulness skills which will help them to calmly identify and accept their thoughts and feelings; Distress tolerance skills to help them get through difficult situations without turning to unhelpful coping mechanisms; Emotion regulation skills to help manage their big emotions and cope with their negative feelings; and Interpersonal effectiveness skills which will help them to better relate to others, form meaningful connections, and effectively advocate for their own needs.
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Collaborative Minds Psychotherapy - Virtual Office
Teaneck, NJ 07666
Breaking the Cycle: Group Therapy for Daughters

A skills-focused group for young women who need support in coping with difficult family/relationship dynamics. Our Breaking the Cycle Group will help you: Learn how to identify and break free from codependent relationships by setting healthy boundaries and advocating for your wants and needs; Develop a more kind and loving relationship with yourself and foster meaningful connections with others who bring joy to your life; and Gain practical, healthy coping tools to use
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