Shana Maltzman, LCSW-R, LCSW

Shana Maltzman is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience helping people cope with major life changes. She works with people facing anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, and the stress that comes with caregiving and aging. Her style is straightforward and compassionate, aimed at making hard conversations easier to manage.

In sessions she focuses on understanding patterns that keep people stuck. She helps clients build practical skills for communication, emotional regulation, and problem solving. Treatment often includes looking at how past relationships affect current choices and reactions.

Maltzman blends several evidence-informed ways of working depending on each person’s needs. She uses client-centered conversations to follow what matters most to the client. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors.

Additionally she draws on narrative and psychodynamic ideas to help people reframe their stories and notice recurring themes in their lives. Motivational interviewing helps when a client wants to make a specific change but feels unsure about how to start.

Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns, including caregiving stress, hospice and end-of-life issues, body image, intimacy concerns, and relationship difficulties. Sessions aim to build coping tools, strengthen self-compassion, and support clearer decision making during difficult transitions.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on following what matters most to the person. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps clients name priorities and goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors; it uses practical exercises to test new ways of thinking and acting and can help with anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each client to choose techniques that match their needs, goals, and pace. That means trying out different ideas and adjusting the plan based on what helps most in daily life.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Remote work also lets people maintain continuity of care during life transitions and manage caregiver or aging-related responsibilities without adding extra travel.