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Sheila Shidnia

Couples and Family Therapist Sheila Shidnia, LMFT, MT-BC
In-person In-person
Telehealth Telehealth
Specializes in: Couples Counseling, Relationship Issues, Family Conflict, Attachment Issues, Anxiety,

Introduction

I am a couples and family therapist and board-certified music therapist who helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck in repetitive cycles of conflict, disconnection, and reactivity. I work with individuals, couples, and families navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, and communication patterns shaped by past experiences. My approach is active, direct, and systemic. Together, we track what gets triggered in interaction and how these patterns are maintained over time. These cycles are often rooted in attachment histories that shape how you respond in close relationships, and they can be interrupted in the moment within the relational space. Real change happens the moment patterns are interrupted. From there, new ways of relating become possible.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY Middle Eastern/North African

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights
  • Offers free consultation
  • In-person & telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments

Licenses

  • LMFT #002731 (NY)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Groups
  • Classes
  • Coaching

Age groups

  • Children (6-12)
  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English
  • Farsi (Persian)

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

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Pay out-of-pocket

  • Couples Therapy $250 - $300
  • Family Therapy $250 - $300
  • Individual Therapy $150

Locations

The Creative Art Studio
Kingston, NY 12401-3544
Woodstock Therapy Center
Woodstock, NY 12498-1507
Video Office

Professional Information

Education

  • Master's Degree, Marriage and Family Therapy - Syracuse University
  • Master's Degree, Music Therapy - Montclair State University

Certifications

  • Gottman Method I, II - Couples Therapy
  • Robert F. Unkefer Academy for Neurologic Music Therapy

FAQ

Is Sheila Shidnia accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Sheila Shidnia is currently accepting new clients but has not enabled online booking.
Does Sheila Shidnia offer telehealth appointments? Sheila Shidnia does offer telehealth appointments.
What areas does Sheila Shidnia specialize in? Sheila Shidnia specializes in the following areas: ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Attachment Issues, Child or Adolescent, Coping Skills, Couples Counseling, Divorce, Family Conflict, Grief, Infidelity, Life Transitions, Marital and Premarital, Multicultural Concerns, Peer Relationships, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Health, and Cultural and Systemic Oppression.
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