Shana Maltzman, LCSW-R, LCSW

Shana Maltzman is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and major life changes. She brings 25 years of experience and a calm, steady presence to sessions. People often seek her support for depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, sleep and eating issues, or caregiving strain.

She builds a compassionate space where clients can talk through painful feelings and confusing transitions. Shana pays attention to patterns that repeat in a person’s life and works with them to find clearer choices. Sessions combine practical coping skills with attention to personal history and current stresses.

Her work covers a wide range of concerns including abandonment and attachment issues, family of origin problems, communication and commitment struggles, and challenges tied to aging, cancer, hospice, or end-of-life care. She also helps people dealing with isolation, infidelity, divorce, and career shifts. The focus is on steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Shana uses several therapy approaches to suit different needs, including client-centered work, cognitive behavioral tools, motivational interviewing, narrative techniques, and psychodynamic ideas. She collaborates with each person to choose what will help most in their situation.

Based in New Jersey, she holds New York LCSW-R and New Jersey LCSW credentials. Prospective clients are invited to consider their goals and practical needs when deciding to reach out.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person rather than on labels. It involves active listening and helping clients clarify their own goals, which can be helpful for stress, grief, and self-esteem work. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, uses concrete steps to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is often useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods make the most sense for their situation, adjusting plans as needs and goals change. This collaborative process helps people feel involved in shaping their care.

Confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people choose quieter times for conversation or avoid needing to be on camera if that helps them engage more comfortably.