What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.81
Average wait time
4.85
Bedside manner
5.00
About Shaela Amaya
Focus areas
Alcoholism
Behavioral Problems
Depression
Anxiety
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Life Coaching
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Couples Therapy
Clientele seen
Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Dialectical (DBT)
Biofeedback
EMDR
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Family / Marital
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Shaela Amaya
Shaela is a firm believer that individuals have their own unique story to tell and that there is no one specific way to work through these stories. To her, there is no such thing as one size fits all. Her counseling style is comforting and interactive. Shaela's belief is in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Her main goal is to provide a safe, warm, supportive, and culturally sensitive environment for those she works with. She is optimistic that the clients she collaborates with will have her full support in their journey to developing a self-identity that reflects their most positive attributes and strengths.
Shaela specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders, trauma, low self-esteem, OCD, ADHD, DMDD, substance abuse, social anxiety, and adjustment disorders. Depending on your individual needs, her approach includes Cognitive-Behavioral, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, and Rational-Emotive counseling, among others.
Shaela holds a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from the College of New Rochelle.
Seeking assistance to help guide you in that direction is a great step to take, as it shows that you want change in your life. If you are ready to take that step, Shaela is here to support and empower you.
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During the LifeStance onboarding process, we will contact you to collect your payment card information. It’s our policy to collect this information and confirm that it is valid prior to your first appointment so that we can simplify the payment process upon completion of your appointment, especially in the case of a telehealth appointment where the traditional “check-out” process doesn’t occur.
Important Note: This provider is not currently bookable for new patients with Medicare or Medicaid coverage.
Office location
Shaela Amaya, LMHC also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- College of New Rochelle, Master's in Mental Health Counseling
NPI number
1821336504
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.81
Wait time
4.85
Bedside manner
5.00
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She was really nice and made me feel very comfortable!!! Looking forward to working more together!
February 5, 2021Initials hiddenVideo visit
My appointment went great! Shaela has a great spirit and made me feel comfortable immediately.
February 26, 2021Initials hiddenVideo visit
So easy to speak with. She was great and I can’t wait until our next conversation.
December 26, 2020Krystyna R.Verified patientVideo visit
Very easy to talk to, compassionate and really listens.
March 25, 2021Julie W.Verified patientVideo visit
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February 27, 2026Sandra F.Verified patientVideo visit
She was a great listener and soft spoken.
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Is Shaela Amaya accepting new patients?
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What practice does Shaela Amaya work with?
Shaela Amaya works with LifeStance Health - New York.
Where is Shaela Amaya's office located?
Shaela Amaya has 2 office locations in Yonkers, view full addresses on Shaela Amaya's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Shaela Amaya?
Shaela Amaya frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Shaela Amaya on their profile.
What languages does Shaela Amaya speak?
Shaela Amaya speaks English.
How do patients rate Shaela Amaya in reviews?
31 patients have reviewed Shaela Amaya. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.81/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.85/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.