Shakila FosterLCSW

Shakila Foster is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, and big life changes. She works with individuals who are navigating motivation, confidence, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. Many clients seek support for pregnancy and childbirth related concerns, postpartum depression, fertility challenges, and health-related stress. She practices from New York and conducts sessions in English.

Shakila brings eight years of professional experience to her work. She focuses on building a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about hard feelings. Sessions center on clear, practical steps and on making sense of what is happening now. The goal is to find manageable ways to cope day to day.

Her approach is collaborative. She listens first, then helps people set small goals and try out new skills between meetings. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address anxiety, grief, and caregiving strain. Progress is tracked in simple ways so adjustments can be made as needed.

Shakila is experienced supporting people dealing with cancer, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and end-of-life concerns. She also works with issues such as infidelity, isolation, jealousy, and questions about life purpose. For parents and people planning families, she can support challenges around fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum mood changes.

When someone is ready to begin, she asks a few questions to understand each person’s situation and priorities. From there she helps create a plan that fits the person’s life and goals.

How evidence-based approaches fit into online therapy

Shakila uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people cope with anxiety, grief, and stress. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety and boost confidence. Another approach centers on building practical coping skills for managing grief, caregiver stress, or the emotional impact of illness and life changes.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She starts by hearing about immediate concerns and goals, then recommends methods that match those needs. Clients and therapist review progress and adjust the plan as needed so the approach remains a good fit.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. The therapist’s profile does not list specific formats, so checking available session types ensures they match your needs. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so people can focus on coping strategies and daily routines.