Shefali (she/her) is a Licensed Social Worker with over seven years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and families, particularly in trauma-focused settings. Her work in a partial hospitalization program has equipped her with extensive experience addressing a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges, including depression, anxiety, and oppositional behaviors.
Shefali is passionate about building strong, collaborative relationships with her clients and their families. She creates a safe, non-judgmental space where vulnerability is honored and progress—no matter how big or small—is celebrated. She takes a strengths-based approach and integrates a variety of evidence-based modalities into her work, including Person-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), and the Nurtured Heart Approach.
In addition, Shefali incorporates principles and skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), to help clients build resilience and navigate life’s challenges. Her empathetic and nurturing style allows her to connect deeply with children and teens, guiding them toward emotional growth, self-awareness, and lasting change.”
NJ LSW License# 44SL07062400