Shirley Sanchez, MS, NCC, LAC, Brick, NJ

About Shirley Sanchez

Focus areas

Anxiety

Life Transition

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Postpartum Anxiety

Depression

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Couples

Adults (25-64)

Families

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Compassion Focused

Christian Counseling

Exposure Response Prevention

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Integrative

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Shirley Sanchez

The provider is a "Associate Counselor" with license number 37AC00814900, practicing under the supervision of Allison Gould. Shirley Sanchez, LAC, helps individuals and families across New Jersey navigate lifes challenges with compassionate, evidence-based care. She provides individual and family therapy to adolescents, teens, and adults, creating a safe space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered. Shirley supports those experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions, working collaboratively to help clients gain clarity, develop coping skills, and move toward emotional well-being. Shirley has a particular passion for supporting women through reproductive challenges, postpartum depression and anxiety, and midlife transitions. She understands the deeply personal and often isolating nature of these experiences, and she tailors treatment to each individuals journey with empathy and clinical insight. Shirley draws on a range of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and faith-based treatment, to help clients build resilience and reclaim their sense of purpose and identity. Shirley also works with military veterans, first responders, and adolescents navigating school avoidance or identity-related stressors. She believes in honoring her clients unique cultural and spiritual values and offers Christian counseling and bilingual therapy in Spanish. Her integrative approach combines practical tools with compassionate presence, helping clients foster meaningful change in both their internal and external lives. Outside of her work at LifeStance Health, Shirley enjoys dancing salsa, going on walks, and spending time with her family. She brings warmth and authenticity into her work, valuing connection as a foundation for healing. Shirley serves clients throughout New Jersey, offering therapy that addresses a wide range of mental health conditions and life experiences.

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Popular visit reasons

Depression

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Pediatric Sexual Abuse Counseling

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Young Adult Issues

Depression

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Pediatric Sexual Abuse Counseling

Office location

Shirley Sanchez, MS, NCC, LAC also offers online video visits for patients

New Jersey Behavioral Health

74 Brick Blvd, Ste 117, Bldg 4, Brick, NJ 08723

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Education and background

Practice names

New Jersey Behavioral Health

Education and training

Walden University, Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

NPI number

1518789148

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Shirley Sanchez?

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Is Shirley Sanchez accepting new patients?

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

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Can I make an appointment with Shirley Sanchez online?

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What practice does Shirley Sanchez work with?

Shirley Sanchez works with New Jersey Behavioral Health.

Where is Shirley Sanchez's office located?

Shirley Sanchez has 2 office locations in Brick, view full addresses on Shirley Sanchez's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Shirley Sanchez?

Shirley Sanchez frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Shirley Sanchez on their profile.