Shaniyah Jasper, LMSW
Therapist
Pronouns: they/them/theirs & she/her/hers
Therapy is about being able to understand yourself better in many ways. It is also about showing up for yourself and your community in ways that align with your values. In therapy, we learn how to show up in a genuine and authentic way where you can truly feel like yourself. Sometimes we feel like we do not know where to start but I believe if you are reading this, then you are at that starting point.
About Shaniyah
I am a licensed therapist and a Black, non-binary lesbian. I believe those things to be important to my practice. I believe in showing up as myself and I encourage you to do the same. I hope we can cultivate an environment together where you can feel safe, comfortable, and seen. I practice with empathy and vulnerability in hopes to support you in reaching the goals you have set for yourself or that we have set together. I center body-neutrality, gender-affirming care, and harm reduction in my practice. I also hope to create a space that is non-judgmental and supportive.
Working with Shaniyah
My approach is person-centered and rooted in principles of anti-oppression and anti-capitalism. My goal as your therapist is to work collaboratively with you in a way that holds space for and honors all intersections of your identity. Whichever way we show up in therapy is deserving of care, support, and compassion. My hope is to help empower you in building trust in yourself and in your relationships with others. I pull from mindfulness and somatic approaches to help cultivate self-compassion and joy.
Specialty
I have specialized training and expertise in working with: Gender, Sexuality, Compulsory Heterosexuality, Relationships, Non-monogamy, Depression, Anxiety, Self-Esteem, Body Image, Nuerodivergence, Racial/Cultural concerns, Sexual violence, and Harm Reduction
Education, Training, and Certifications
Master in Social Work from Fordham University - Jan 2021
Licensed Master Social Worker - 2023
Trainings in: Trauma Informed CBT, Mindfulness , Harm Reduction , Anti-Fat Bias
