Shanay Lucious, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Shanay Lucious

Focus areas

Anxiety

Depression

Stress

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling

Therapy

Couples Therapy

Psychotherapy

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Forensic Psychology

Culturally Sensitive

Motivational Interviewing

Dialectical (DBT)

Person-Centered

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Shanay Lucious

Hi there, I'm Shanay! Hello, my name is Shanay Lucious, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Long Beach, California, providing telehealth services to children, adolescents, and young adults I earned my Master’s in Social Work from California State University Long Beach and my Bachelor’s degree from California State University, Los Angeles I specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), stress management, relationships, depression, and managing anxiety I provide a culturally sensitive approach, empathy, and compassion, always working with your strengths and needs in mind My approach My approach to therapy varies based on the needs of my clients Primarily, I use a strength-based approach combined with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) I support individuals as they navigate their mental health challenges, ensuring a culturally sensitive process that actively involves clients in their treatment My focus I typically work with children, adolescents, and young adults experiencing a wide range of mental health concerns, including trauma, anxiety, and depression I am passionate about collaborating with clients, supporting them, and helping them empower themselves to take charge of their mental health—all while maintaining an empathetic and compassionate approach My communication style My communication style is transparent, compassionate, and empathetic I hope my clients feel comfortable and trusting enough to be open and honest as we work together to address your mental health needs My journey to mental healthcare What attracted me to therapy: I grew up in a home with a parent who struggled with addiction to alcohol and drugs I experienced many traumas and struggled to understand why my parent continued self-destructive behaviors I remember telling my parent, “When I grow up, I’m going to become a psychologist so I can help you for free.” While I did not become a psychologist, I did become a therapist.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Stress Management

Therapy

Worry

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. East

Education and training

California State University Long Beach, Master's in Social Work
California State University, Los Angeles (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1063719490

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Shanay Lucious?

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Shanay Lucious generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Shanay Lucious's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

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What practice does Shanay Lucious work with?

Shanay Lucious works with Rula Health - L.A. East.

What are common reasons for patients to see Shanay Lucious?

Shanay Lucious frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Shanay Lucious on their profile.