As a licensed therapist in New Jersey and New York, I bring 25 years of dedicated experience supporting individuals through life's most challenging transitions. My practice centers on helping clients navigate complex emotional landscapes, with specialized expertise in depression, anxiety, grief, and self-esteem challenges.
I focus on creating compassionate, transformative therapeutic spaces where individuals can explore deep-rooted patterns and develop meaningful strategies for personal growth. My approach honors each person's unique journey, whether they're confronting social anxiety, workplace stress, relationship transitions, or personal identity challenges.
My clinical work spans diverse areas including issues relating to caregiver support, body image concerns, attachment dynamics, and navigating significant life changes. I'm particularly committed to supporting individuals through complex emotional experiences like separation, loss, grief and anticipatory grief.
I believe in empowering clients to cultivate self-love, improve communication, and build resilience. Together, we'll work collaboratively to understand your experiences, strengthen your emotional toolkit, and move toward more fulfilling, authentic living.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Money and financial issues, Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Visually impaired, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
NJ LCSW 44SC06481300
NY LCSW-R 054208
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Shana Maltzman. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Shana is wonderful. Very patient, very respectful. And most importantly I find myself feeling better ever since she and I have begun our sessions. To anyone who has the privilege of being her patient, I can attest to having had a fantastic experience
Written on Jan 18, 2026 after therapy with Shana for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and adhd
Shana has been very helpful in assisting me in discovering a stronger more confident person by allowing me to sort through my past traumas and learning how to understand and cope with them.
Written on Jun 14, 2023 after therapy with Shana for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem