Masha  Shapiro
Zencare Vetted

Masha Shapiro

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC Specialties Insurance & Fees Locations
New York Accepting Online
Updated August 10, 2021

Specialties & Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Perinatal mood disorders
  • Relationship issues
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Professional statement

Masha Shapiro is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who sees clients living in New York for online therapy appointments. Masha has nearly a decade of clinical counseling experience, and specializes in treating anxiety and panic disorders, as well as OCD, PTSD, and postpartum depression.

Masha works with clients who might feel panic-stricken, overwhelmed, or who are having trouble managing intrusive thoughts. She specializes in EMDR, CBT, EFT, somatic therapy, and Baud-Therapy, a rare but leading form of treatment for trauma and other anxiety issues. All of Masha's services are offered exclusively online, so that you can get the therapy you need, anytime, anywhere.

Masha encourages you to contact her for a free consultation. It is both her honor and passion to join you on your path to wellness.


Message to clients

Welcome to my practice! I am a triple-certified trauma and anxiety specialist, and have over a decade of clinical experience treating these disorders as well as perinatal mood disorders, OCD, phobias, relationship issues, narcissistic personality disorder abuse recovery, and perceptions of low self-esteem. My work revolves around connecting your body and mind utilizing somatic interventions. Additionally, I specialize in helping you learn how to release trauma that is trapped in your nervous system, and utilize EMDR, CBT, EFT, and SBFT. Please know that you do not always need to feel the way you are feeling now, and I look forward to joining you on your path to wellness!


Specialties

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

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Healing painful experiences and memories from the past Parenting – Helping parents develop and implement strategies to address challenges that arise throughout childrearing; managing stress and increasing support

Perinatal mood disorders - Addressing issues specific to women and families during the pregnancy and postpartum period, including postpartum depression and anxiety

Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) - Reducing unwanted intrusive thoughts and rituals by gradually building comfort and confidence facing difficult fears, thoughts, and emotions




Clientele

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

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Oscar Health
  • United Healthcare

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $250 (50min)
  • Initial session: $250 (50min)
  • Couples sessions: $300 (60min)
  • Family sessions: $300 (60min)
  • Extended Session: $450 (75min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
  • Direct billing
Payment options
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • PayPal
  • Venmo
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Monthly
  • Every other week
  • Every other month
  • Multiple times a week
  • As needed
Therapist's note

Siding scale upon request:


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
Regular Hours
  • Mon Please inquire for hours
  • Tue Please inquire for hours
  • Wed Please inquire for hours
  • Thu Please inquire for hours
  • Fri Please inquire for hours
  • Sat Please inquire for hours
  • Sun Please inquire for hours

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 10 years

Private Practice, Owner, 2016 - Present

EMDRIA, Certified EMDR Practitioner , 2022
Amridge University, PhD candidate , 2022
Arizona Trauma Institute, CCTSP-I, 2020
Arizona Trauma Institute , CTSP-II, 2020
Fordham University, M.S.Ed, 2013


Licensure

New York: 007153


Languages

English

Russian


Client testimonials

"She was great. Made me feel comfortable. Excited to continue therapy with her."
- Zencare client • May 2022
"Open honest and very professional."
- Zencare client • November 2021

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