Shannah Zinkievich, LCSW (CT), LICSW (MA)

My clients describe me as:

Clients describe me as a supportive ally who is direct, warm and solution-oriented that they can trust and easily build rapport with.

Something to know about my approach is:

I create a collaborative and client-centered therapeutic experience, where clients are actively involved in their own growth and progress. Clients will feel validated and allow themselves to be vulnerable with a clinician who "gets" them.

Together, we will:

Together, we will create a tool box of coping skills so that you are well-equipped to overcome whatever life brings to you. We will build on your strengths to ensure you can manage everyday stressors, as well as unexpected life challenges.

I specialize in working with people who:

I work with people going through a life transition. My clients are often struggling with family conflicts, anxiety, depression, loss of independence, significant health changes, adjustment to college, parenthood, caregiver stress or grief.

I became a therapist because:

I became a therapist to help clients to heal from past wounds and feel empowered to lead their most joyous and fulfilling life.

More about me and my practice:

As a mother of two young children, I know how overwhelming it can be as a caregiver and juggle it all. As a cancer survivor, I know how heavy and lonely unexpected life changes can feel. These experiences have strengthened my therapeutic practice.