Ms. Hanya Shao, LMHC

(She/her)
Preferred Name: Vera

244 Madison Ave # 1652
New York, NY 10016-2817

Online Therapy

About Me

Trauma-informed counselor specializing in EMDR, IFS, and culturally responsive care. Supporting clients navigating anxiety, depression, grief, and identity with warmth, insight, and evidence-based practices. Offering telehealth in NY.

Education & Experience

BS from NYU in Applied Psychology; MA and EdM in Psychological Counseling from Columbia University. Certified in DBT; IFS level 2 trained.

Professional & Volunteer Affiliations

Executive Committee member at the New York Coalition for Asian American Mental Health.

Specialty Area

  • Abuse/Neglect
  • ADD/ADHD/Disruptive Behavior Disorders
  • Adoption
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
  • Chronic Pain
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Issues
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief/Loss/Mourning
  • Headaches/Migraines
  • Marriage/Relationship Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Moral Injury
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
  • Personality Disorders
  • Phobias
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Dysfunction
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Somatic Issues
  • Spirituality
  • Sports Injuries
  • Stress Management
  • Survivor's Guilt
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adolescents (13-17)
  • Adults
  • BIPOC
  • Children (4-12)
  • Expats
  • First Responders
  • Immigrants
  • LGBTQ+
  • Seniors
  • Underserved
  • Veterans/Military

Language

  • Chinese

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross BlueShield
  • Cigna
  • Sliding Scale
  • UnitedHealth