Alexa  Shelden

Alexa Shelden

Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW Practice: Wholeview Wellness Specialties Insurance & Fees Locations
New York, Connecticut Accepting Online
Murray Hill Accepting In-person
Updated July 20, 2023

Specialties & Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Alcohol use disorder & addiction
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Trauma

Specialties

Addiction - Coping with emotional discomfort and suffering; reducing or abstaining from unwanted behaviors such as unhealthy gambling or shopping

Alcohol use disorder & addiction - Tolerating emotional discomfort; reducing or eliminating reliance on alcohol; development of new coping mechanisms for stress and suffering.

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Families
  • Parents
  • Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

  • Beacon Health Options (in-network in NY)
  • CDPHP (in-network in NY)
  • Fidelis Care (in-network in NY)
  • Healthfirst (in-network in NY)
  • Medicaid (in-network in NY)
  • metroplus (in-network in NY)

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $150 (45min)

Location(s)

Online Sessions (New York)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
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Online Sessions (Connecticut)
Accepting new clients online
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  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
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Murray Hill practice
369 Lexington Ave, Unit 14A , New York, New York 10017
Accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
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Work and Education

Years of Experience: 8 years


Fordham University , Masters of Social Work , 2015


Licensure

New York: 095984

Connecticut: 5446


Languages

English