Summer Day Therapy

A boutique therapy practice for Teens and Adults

I support clients in discovering their own answers so they can feel more empowered, grounded, and in charge of their lives.

Offering Therapy sessions in-person in Oceanside, NY
or Virtual online Therapy across NY, NJ, FL, and LA.

Hi, I’m Shira,
I’m so glad you’re here.

I’m a licensed therapist who works with teens, young adults, and adults to help them manage anxiety, self-doubt, and the big (and often overwhelming) transitions life throws our way. My style is down-to-earth, supportive, and collaborative—rooted in approaches that are evidence-based but never one-size-fits-all.

In our work together, your job is simply to show up as you are. I’ll follow your lead, while gently keeping us on track toward the goals you want to reach.

Before private practice, I was a Director of Guidance at a school, and I still keep one foot in the education world. I consult with school counselors to help them think through tough cases, be more proactive instead of reactive, and navigate the complex dynamics that come with working in schools.

I also train other therapists on how to build trust with teens and how to work effectively with their “secondary clients”—parents and caregivers—so everyone feels supported.

Support for:

TRAUMA AND PTSD

MOOD DISORDERS

CODEPENDENCY

ADHD

ANXIETY

BEHAVIORAL ISSUES

BORDERLINE PERSONALITY (BPD)

CHRONIC ILLNESS

COPING SKILLS

DEPRESSION

DOMESTIC ABUSE

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCE

FAMILY CONFLICT

LIFE TRANSITIONS

PARENTING

PEER RELATIONSHIPS

PERSONALITY DISORDERS

PREGNANCY, PRENATAL, POSTPARTUM

RELATIONSHIP ISSUES

SCHOOL ISSUES

SELF ESTEEM

SELF-HARMING

SLEEP OR INSOMNIA

WOMEN'S ISSUES

“Shira S is extremely wise, insightful, and thoughtful in understanding her clients, and she collaborates with clients and families to facilitate growth and improve overall happiness and well-being. She is fantastic!!”-Former Client

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