- Stress and anxiety
- Family concerns
- Practical strategies
About Shonny
Shonny Capodilupo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York with 25 years of experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, family concerns, self-esteem issues, and life changes. She also focuses on caregiver stress, communication problems, feelings of emptiness, and social anxiety and phobia.
Shonny prefers one-on-one work and emphasizes close listening and clear questions to uncover patterns that affect day-to-day life. She describes her manner as steady and direct, offering practical tools clients can try between sessions. Early meetings include screening tools and a conversation about what feels most pressing so a simple plan can be formed.
Her work addresses how past experiences shape current moods and relationships. She helps people notice repeating patterns, make sense of them, and take small steps toward change. Sessions combine understanding with concrete strategies that can fit into ordinary routines.
Shonny often supports people through life transitions, caregiving strain, and communication breakdowns. She pays attention to guilt, shame, and questions about life purpose and self-love. The goal is lasting change rather than quick fixes, with steady collaboration on what works in daily life.
To begin, she asks about what has brought someone in and what they hope will be different. The first session aims to map recent struggles, set shared goals, and outline next steps so clients leave with clearer perspective and practical options.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Shonny uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on understanding patterns and building practical skills. One common method involves identifying the thoughts and behaviors that keep stress and anxiety active, then testing small changes in daily life to see what helps. This approach suits worries that show up in social situations, mood shifts, and repetitive unhelpful habits.Another thread of her work centers on exploring past experiences that shape current relationships and feelings. This helps when people feel stuck, empty, or weighed down by guilt or shame, and it aims to move beyond coping to clearer choices and actions in daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. She will collaborate with each client to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Decisions about pace, tools, and focus are made together so the work fits what someone can manage between sessions.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits the day. Licensed professionals often adapt exercises and homework to the realities of remote work so progress can continue between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, family issues, and coping with life changes, including social anxiety and phobia.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Her style is steady and direct; she listens closely, asks thoughtful questions, and offers practical tools to use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of clinical experience working with people on mood, anxiety, and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I attend sessions from outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.