What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“Paulina made me fee immediately comfortable from our very first session. She's a compassionate listener who makes the therapeutic process feel accessible.”
JTLess than 1 month ago
“Paulina's ability to conduct therapy in my native language was a game changer. It allowed me to express my emotions and experiences so much more authentically. I felt like she understood everything without having to over-explain. ”
NGLess than 1 month ago
About Paulina Shilevsky
Focus areas
Addiction Consultation
Family Issues
Psychotherapy
Anxiety
New Patient Visit
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Depression
Psychodynamic Therapy
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Young adults (18-24)
Treatment approaches
Trauma Focused
Psychodynamic
Strength-Based
Person-Centered
Relational
Narrative
Identity
Gender
FemaleSexuality
StraightFaith
ChristianEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English, French
Getting to know Paulina Shilevsky
*Please Expect a Phone Call from our Office - Resilience Therapy - to confirm your scheduled appointment request.*
So much of what we struggle with now once made perfect sense. The habits, the walls, the ways we learned to cope, they got us through something. But the thing that once protected you can start to run your life. Maybe you keep landing in the same painful spot and can't figure out why. Maybe it's anxiety, or a relationship that keeps coming apart, or an old habit that still has its hooks in you. I'm here for that. We'll trace it back together, gently, to where it started, so it can finally start to shift.
What should a new client know about working with you?
People usually come to me when "managing" stops being enough, when they're tired of treating the symptom and want to understand what's actually underneath it. I work with adults facing trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and substance use, and I'm most at home right where those things tangle together. I'm warm, I'm honest, and I won't keep us on the surface. You'll be fully accepted here, and we'll still go deep.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
Real change starts when you feel safe enough to be honest, so that's where we begin. No pressure to perform or say the right thing. As trust builds, we look at not just what's happening now but how your story still shapes it, listening to what both your mind and body are telling us. I work in English, Russian, Spanish and French, and whatever we explore, I'll follow your lead with curiosity instead of judgment.
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In-network insurances
Paulina Shilevsky, LMSW has 50+ in-network plans.
More information on payments and coverage
I am in-network with Aetna, Northwell Direct, & Cigna in NY. I am otherwise out-of-network with all major insurance companies and offer a superbill to be submitted to insurance. My office can assist with verifying and explaining out of network benefits, and initial reimbursement submissions. I also offer sliding scale.
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Columbia University, Master's in Social Work
- Panthéon-Sorbonne University, License Post Graduate Program
- New York University (Bachelor's)
Professional memberships
- National Association of Social Workers
NPI number
1922981257
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Excellent care from a wonderful provider. I highly recommended Paulina and appreciate her support.
Less than 1 month agoNL
Paulina made me fee immediately comfortable from our very first session. She's a compassionate listener who makes the therapeutic process feel accessible.
Less than 1 month agoJT
Paulina's ability to conduct therapy in my native language was a game changer. It allowed me to express my emotions and experiences so much more authentically. I felt like she understood everything without having to over-explain.
Less than 1 month agoNG
Paulina really collaborated with me on identifying my goals for therapy rather than just telling me what to do. She made me feel understood and supported, and not rushed!
Less than 1 month agoKA
Paulina is incredibly reassuring and takes a highly personalized approach to therapy. I'm glad I reached out and started working with her.
Less than 1 month agoYS
Working with Paulina has been an formative experience. She is warm, reassuring, and has helped me navigate complex emotions with patience and grace.
Less than 1 month agoVR
Paulina is wonderful and able to hold sessions in Russian, which made me feel so much more comfortable. Her ability to communicate in my preferred language is helpful.
Less than 1 month agoVA
I was so impressed by Paulina's ability to bridge language barriers during my appointment. She's a fantastic communicator and made me feel so comfortable.
Less than 1 month agoMG
My experience with Paulina has been wonderful.. Her empathy and clinical skill have been instrumental in my personal growth and development.
Less than 1 month agoRM
Paulina creates a supportive environment that made it easy to open up in. She helped me talk about difficult things that I had not felt comfortable discussing before. She's been so helpful.
Less than 1 month agoAH
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Is Paulina Shilevsky accepting new patients?
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What practice does Paulina Shilevsky work with?
Paulina Shilevsky works with Resilience Therapy Group.
What are common reasons for patients to see Paulina Shilevsky?
Paulina Shilevsky frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Paulina Shilevsky on their profile.
What languages does Paulina Shilevsky speak?
Paulina Shilevsky speaks English, Russian, French, and Spanish.
How do patients rate Paulina Shilevsky in reviews?
10 patients have reviewed Paulina Shilevsky. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.