Shani Ben-Dov

Shani Ben-Dov is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps people feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or exhausted despite appearing to manage life on the outside. She supports those wrestling with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship difficulties, and compassion fatigue. Sessions are offered in English and Hebrew and take place from her Connecticut practice.

Shani’s approach is warm, collaborative, and direct. She aims to slow repeating patterns to see what lies beneath them and to try different responses. Conversations focus on practical tools as well as understanding thoughts and emotions that keep problems going.

Her background includes crisis response work, behavioral health, substance use and co-occurring disorders, and work alongside first responders. That experience informs her work with people dealing with burnout, compassion fatigue, caregiver stress, and the effects of high-stress environments.

Shani draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, along with motivational interviewing and trauma-informed approaches. She tailors sessions so skills fit each person’s life and goals rather than using a one-size-fits-all method.

With three years of clinical experience, she emphasizes curiosity over judgment and practical change over perfection. Many clients begin by noticing that something needs to shift; Shani helps turn that recognition into manageable steps toward better functioning and clearer relationships.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Evidence-based approaches used in her practice include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, which teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving communication. Motivational interviewing is also part of her toolkit and supports people who are unsure about change by clarifying personal goals and strengthening motivation.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which techniques match their needs, goals, and preferences, and will adjust methods over time as progress and obstacles become clearer.

Practical benefits of online therapy can include fitting sessions into busy schedules and reducing travel time so therapy is easier to keep up. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, please confirm current session options before booking. Licensed professionals can help determine session length and pacing that fit daily life and responsibilities, making it simpler to practice new skills between meetings and build steady progress.