Shana Williams-Leary, LCSW

Florida · 24 years in practice

Shana Williams-Leary is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who focuses on helping adults cope with trauma, anxiety, depression, and major life changes.

License and registration

LCSW, Florida: SW7878 · expires March 2027
LCSW, Maine: LC21573 · expires August 2026
LCSW, Utah: 12996356-3501 · expires September 2026
LCSW, Arizona: LCSW-22157 · expires February 2026
NPI: 1295877751 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 24
Languages: English, Spanish

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About Shana

Shana Williams-Leary is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who focuses on helping adults cope with trauma, anxiety, depression, and major life changes. She speaks English and Spanish and brings 24 years of experience to sessions in Florida and with international clients. Her work begins by listening to what people need now and then choosing practical steps to move forward.

She uses EMDR as one tool among others to address trauma and intense stress reactions.

Background and approach

She also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice patterns of thought and behavior that get in the way, and on mindfulness to build calmer, steadier habits. Sessions mix talking with concrete skills practice when that fits the person’s goals. Shana combines a warm, accepting presence with a practical, problem-focused approach when needed.

That means she will both hear your story and help you try manageable strategies to reduce distress. She often works with people facing grief, relationship strain, caregiving stress, addiction concerns, and bipolar or mood challenges. Her background includes inpatient crisis work and outpatient counseling across several U.S. states and some international settings.

Over two decades she has supported people through trauma, dissociation, chronic mental illness, and complex medical or caregiving situations. She prefers individual work with adults and tailors the pace and style to each person. People who choose her can expect collaborative planning, straightforward tools, and attention to strengths.

The focus is on practical change, clearer choices, and improving day-to-day functioning using approaches that fit each person’s needs.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Shana lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Depression
Addictions
LGBT
Relationship issues
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Family of origin issues
Family problems
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Hearing impaired
HIV / AIDS
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Immigration issues
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Narcissism
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Traumatic brain injury
Women's issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Shana names

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Online support

How EMDR, CBT, and Attachment Work Online

Shana uses EMDR to address traumatic memories and strong stress reactions by helping the brain process painful events; this approach can reduce the intensity of flashbacks and distress linked to past wounds. She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of reacting, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and mood shifts.

Attachment-based work appears in sessions as attention to how past relationships shape current patterns. That work helps people notice what they want from close relationships and practice new ways of connecting. Choosing among these approaches is collaborative; the therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and suggest a path that fits their needs rather than imposing a single method.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. Video sessions allow face-to-face interaction for EMDR and skill coaching, phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or live chat suit quick check-ins or written reflection between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and maintain continuity during changes in location or routine.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She helps people with trauma and abuse, stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and parenting concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related issues.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style blends warm, accepting listening with practical, solution-focused work when needed. Sessions can include skill practice, mindful exercises, and talking through difficult experiences.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 24 years of experience working in inpatient crisis and outpatient counseling settings across multiple states and international contexts.

Where is she based and what are her credentials?

She practices in Florida and holds the Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, listed as FL LCSW and UT LCSW.

Can she work with non-English speakers?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she can work with international clients.

What session formats are available online?

Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.

How are costs handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

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