Shirley Sanchez – LAC, NCC
Shirley Sanchez
Location: In Person Sessions in Brick NJ, Virtual Appointments in NJ
Credentials: LAC, NCC
License: NJ/37AC00814900
Type Of Services: 1 on 1 Therapy, Family Therapy, Teen Therapy
Languages: English, Spanish
Please note, choosing a day/time is a request and not a confirmation of appointment. Once you choose a date, you’ll be contacted with the next steps and paperwork to fill out. Once that’s completed, you’ll have an official appointment scheduled.
Age Groups Served
- Teens (13-18)
- Adults (19+)
Areas of Focus:
- Anxiety
- Bullying
- Cultural Experiences
- Depression
- Divorce
- Family Issues
- Financial Stress
- Food and Weight Struggles
- Friendships
- Grief
- Moving Transitions
- Parenthood
- Phone & Social Media Burnout
- Self-Esteem
- Stress
- Women’s Health
- Work Issues
Treatment Approaches:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Executive Function Coaching
- Holistic Therapy
- Mindfulness Based Cognitive Based Therapy (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing (MI)
- Person Centered Therapy (PCT)
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic Experiencing (SE)
- Strengths Based
- Stress Management Skills
- Structural Family Therapy (SFT)
- Supportive Therapy
- Trauma Informed Care Therapy
Accepted Insurance: See full list here
My name is Shirley Sanchez, and I am a therapist who supports women navigating life’s transitions, including relationship changes, career shifts, motherhood, identity concerns, and times of feeling stuck or overwhelmed. I aim to provide a warm, supportive space where you can slow down, feel heard, and reconnect with yourself.
I earned my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University and hold a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. I am a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC).
As a bilingual therapist (English/Spanish), I welcome Spanish-speaking clients and strive to create a space where you can express yourself in the language that feels most comfortable. I provide culturally aware and respectful care that honors each client’s background and lived experience.
I often work with women experiencing anxiety, stress, and life transitions who are balancing multiple roles and responsibilities. My goal is to offer a supportive, collaborative space where you feel understood and empowered to explore what you are going through at your own pace.
My approach is warm, compassionate, and grounded in collaboration. I view therapy as a partnership focused on building insight, strengthening coping skills, and supporting meaningful, sustainable change.
I believe therapy can help you gain clarity, process difficult experiences, and move through life transitions with greater confidence. You don’t have to go through it alone.