Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
How Rikki works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- New York
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Rikki
Rikki Shanberg is a licensed clinical social worker who practices in New York. She offers practical, hands-on support for common struggles like stress, anxiety, relationship tension, parenting strain, and anger. Rikki uses straightforward techniques aimed at helping people change unhelpful behaviors and cope better day to day.
Rikki earned her Master of Social Work from Wurzweiler School of Social Work at Yeshiva University. Her background spans multiple settings where she worked with a broad range of people.
Background and approach
That variety shaped a flexible style that adapts to each person's needs. She commonly uses cognitive behavioral methods and behavior-focused work to address anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, and behavior patterns tied to autism spectrum diagnoses. Sessions often include practical tools for managing emotions, shifting thinking patterns, and changing small behaviors that get in the way of daily life.
Rikki also brings experience in resolving relationship conflict and supporting parents with everyday challenges. She emphasizes clear, teachable skills for stress management and improving communication. This means sessions can include concrete strategies you can try between meetings.
The approach is collaborative and nonjudgmental. Rikki aims to build a respectful working relationship and to help people set realistic goals. She encourages short-term skills work where helpful, while remaining open to deeper exploration when clients want that.
What Rikki works with
Everything Rikki lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Rikki's practice.
Approaches That Translate Well to Online Care
Rikki commonly uses cognitive behavioral methods which focus on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new ways of thinking and behaving. This approach works well for anxiety, stress, anger, and mood concerns because it breaks big problems into small, practical exercises.She also uses behavior-focused techniques that target everyday routines and reactions. Those methods involve step-by-step behavior changes, such as practicing calming responses or adjusting daily habits, which clients can try between sessions and report back on.
Finding the right mix of methods is a team effort. The therapist will ask about your goals, try techniques, and adjust what she uses based on what helps most. Clients are invited to give feedback so the plan can be tailored to their needs and preferences.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and nonverbal cues. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging let you check in quickly, share short updates, or do brief skill practice between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, parenting, or other daily routines.
Questions people ask about Rikki
What concerns does Rikki help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship conflict, parenting challenges, anger, grief, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, career issues, and bipolar-related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Rikki uses practical, behavior-focused methods along with cognitive strategies to change unhelpful patterns and teach coping skills.
What is her background and experience?
She holds a Master of Social Work from Wurzweiler School of Social Work at Yeshiva University and has worked in multiple settings with diverse populations.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New York and practices in that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and she also accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Clients can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.