Kristy Shanks (she/her)

LCSW103353
Accepting Clients

I am here to support you, your child, or your family in acknowledging your lived experiences and navigating relationships.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Oakland, CA

About My Clients

I work with children, adults, and families who are seeking help due to difficulties in relationships, symptoms of anxiety, depression, or ADHD, or who have experienced or continue to experience trauma. I provide a space for growth and change in both individual and family therapy.

My Background and Approach

I received my master’s in social work from the University of California, Berkeley in 2018. As part of my training, I completed an internship at UCSF Citywide Case Management, where I provided individual therapy, service linkage, and crisis intervention to adults with serious mental illness including schizophrenia and substance abuse. I also completed an internship with Berkeley High School and King Middle School where I provided individual and group therapy to students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). After obtaining my master’s degree, I worked for Seneca Family of Agencies at a nonpublic therapeutic elementary school that provides special education services to students who have a variety of social, emotional, and/or behavioral needs. I provided individual and group therapy to students with diagnoses of PTSD, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and ASD. I also worked closely with the students’ caregivers and families and and provided psychoeducation, counseling and family therapy.

Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Medicare
  • Anthem
  • Wellfleet
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 7 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $240 - 240/session

Info

Email Kristy
4900 Shattuck Ave.
#3593
Oakland, CA 94609

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