Aliza Shapiro, LCSW

If you can't beat fear, do it scared.

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Why Aliza Shapiro, LCSW chose to be in the helping profession

I feel truly lucky to say that what once felt like my greatest vulnerability became one of my greatest strengths. I was a deeply feeling kid, and despite my parents’ best efforts to send me to therapy, I never found a therapist who could truly reach me. Therapy often felt stiff and awkward, and outside of those sessions, I did not have the resources or language to understand myself. I kept feeling everything deeply, without ever quite learning what to do with those emotions.

When I got to college and began taking psychology courses, it felt like someone had finally handed me the instruction manual I had been missing. I learned about the power of the mind, attachment, the nervous system, relationships, and the ways our emotions can be processed to change the lives we create. For the first time, I had language for things I had experienced my entire life but never fully understood. I knew almost immediately that this was the work I was meant to bring into the world.

I built my practice from that learning and from the empathic, heart-centered place I have always operated from. It has been my dream to create a practice where the fit between a client and clinician is treated as seriously as the effectiveness of the clinical work itself. That is exactly what we have been building at TITC. My goal, both for myself and every therapist on our team, is to offer the warmth that helps someone feel truly understood, along with the clinical skills that help them create meaningful transformation.

Aliza Shapiro, LCSW's approach

My clinical approach is firmly rooted in evidence-based practice, with a strong emphasis on insight, skill-building, and sustainable change. I help clients understand not only what they are experiencing, but also the patterns, relationships, and emotional responses that may be contributing to it. From there, we focus on developing practical tools that can be used outside of therapy and applied to everyday life. The goal is not simply to feel better during a session, but to create progress that continues long after the session ends.

With over a decade of experience leading and training clinicians, I have learned how important it is to make research-driven models feel practical, personal, and relevant. I translate clinical concepts into real-world therapeutic work that clients can understand and use. My approach balances emotional depth with clear direction, allowing space for insight while continuing to move toward meaningful goals. I bring that same standard of thoughtful, effective care to my work with clients and to the clinicians I train.

What you can expect from sessions with Aliza Shapiro, LCSW

When we begin working together, the first session or two is really about getting to know each other. I want to understand what is bringing you in, what you have been carrying, and what you hope to gain from our time together. We will also talk about what has or has not worked for you in the past. From there, we will build a plan that genuinely makes sense for you and where you are right now.

No matter which approach we use, you can count on me to show up with respect, zero judgment, and full acceptance of exactly who you are. Therapy will move at your pace, and we will only go as far as you feel ready to go. At the same time, we will remain focused on the goals that brought you to therapy and the changes you want to create. My hope is that you feel both deeply supported and actively helped throughout the process.

Aliza Shapiro, LCSW's experience working with the Jewish community

I have had the honor of working with Jewish children, families, couples, and adults in both community based programs and outpatient clinics. Through this work, I have supported clients navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship struggles, family challenges, and many other difficult experiences. I understand that a person’s values, family dynamics, community, and religious identity can all shape the way they experience and approach therapy. I strive to remain sensitive to those factors while getting to know each client as an individual.

My hope is always to create a space where people feel safe enough to explore what they are holding without fear of judgment or misunderstanding. I want clients to feel that they do not have to explain away or minimize the parts of their identity that matter to them. Together, we can work toward greater relief, clarity, and a deeper understanding of what they need. Above all, I want each person to feel genuinely seen, respected, and supported throughout the process.

Aliza Shapiro, LCSW's Book Recommendation Zone

• The Untethered Soul
  You are not your thoughts or emotions; you are the silent observer or watcher of them.
• Mind Your Body
  Learn how to free yourself from chronic pain, anxiety, fatigue, and myriad debilitating conditions through the transformative process of nervous system regulation.
• The Mountain is You
  A guide on self-sabotage, internal conflict, and self-mastery

Approaches

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
• EMDR

Concerns

• Anxiety
• Codependency
• Dating
• Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Religious Identity Issues

10 years in practice

Licenses

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker by California 2027. License number 114718
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker by New York 2027. License number 090146
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker by Florida 2027. License number SW18980

Degrees

• MS by Silberman School of Social Work 2018

Average costs per session

$175

Payment Methods

• Sliding Scale