Shaniah Grant(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
New York
Life transitions-Race & cultural identity- Relationship issues- Stress management- Trauma-Racism, oppression, and discrimination-
Shaniah Grant
(She/Her/Hers)
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Many health insurance plans reimburse 50-80% of session fees with out-of-network therapists. Learn if your plan qualifies.
Professional statement
Shaniah is a warm and empathetic clinician passionate about individual counseling and crisis intervention. She holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Fordham University and a BA in Psychology from SUNY New Paltz. With extensive experience supporting young adults in need of emotional support, she most recently served as Senior Coordinator for The Opportunity Network’s Wellness Support Team, providing 1-on-1 counseling to college students. Her client-centered, culturally responsive approach incorporates CBT, SFBT, DBT, and Strength-Based Therapy.
As a Resident Assistant and Community Mentor at SUNY New Paltz, Shaniah supported students during crisis situations and provided follow-up care for those struggling with loneliness, depression, and anxiety.
If you’re dealing with school stress, familial pressures, or feelings of loneliness, Shaniah is here to help you express and address your emotions, guiding you toward peace and self-care.
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 4 years
Resilience Lab, Therapist
Fordham University's Graduate School of Social Service, Masters, 2022
Licensure
New York: 120714Supervisor: Amanda Laukant(LCSW 089101)
Languages
EnglishSpecialties
Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress
Race & cultural identity - Exploring topics of racial, cultural, and ethnic background as it relates to one’s family origins and personal identity
Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating
Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others
Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse
Racism, oppression, and discrimination - Exploring how racism, oppression, and discrimination impacts one’s life, including relationships, work life, and self-esteem; growing self-care practices to combat the negative emotions that arise when faced with identity-based adverse experiences
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Families
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
Please note that at this time, I'm unable to accept Medicare or Medicaid plans.
Insurance
- Aetna
- Aetna International
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- All Savers Insurance Company
- Allied Benefit Systems
- Cigna
- Golden Rule Insurance Company
- Harvard Pilgrim
- Meritain Health
- Nippon Life Benefits
- Optum
- Oxford Health Plans
- Surest (formerly Bind)
- Trustmark
- UMR
- United Healthcare
- United Healthcare Shared Services
- United Healthcare Student Health Plan
- Wellfleet
Out-of-pocket fees
Get reimbursed for sessions with Shaniah Grant
Many health insurance plans reimburse 50-80% of session fees with out-of-network therapists. Learn if your health insurance plan qualifies.
- Individual sessions:$175 (60min)