Aricksha Wilshire, LCSW

Licensed in New York · 4 years in practice

Aricksha Wilshire is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, and depression.

License and registration

LCSW, New York: 100093 · expires April 2028
NPI: 1598295693 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 4
Languages: English, Spanish

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About Aricksha

Aricksha Wilshire is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, and depression. She works with those facing big life changes and the day-to-day strain that makes functioning harder. Aricksha is based in New York and conducts sessions in English and Spanish.

Her practice centers on creating an affirming space where clients can talk about what feels overwhelming. She aims to blend warmth with straightforward tools so people leave sessions with clear next steps.

Background and approach

Scheduling can be arranged in the afternoons and evenings to fit work routines. Aricksha pays attention to cultural identity and generational patterns when people bring those topics into sessions. She listens for how expectations from family, work, or community affect choices and mood.

That perspective helps uncover small shifts that can make daily life easier. In sessions she balances emotional processing with practical skills. Conversations may include understanding triggers, practicing new ways to communicate, and building self-care routines that actually fit a busy life.

The goal is to help people feel more grounded and make decisions that match their values. She also supports concerns like panic attacks, social anxiety, body image, caregiving stress, chronic illness, workplace problems, and issues related to immigration and HIV/AIDS. Aricksha aims to help each person find approaches that feel manageable and relevant to their situation.

Focus areas and approaches

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Online support

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care

Two evidence-based techniques often used in her work are skills-focused therapy and culturally informed talk therapy. Skills-focused therapy teaches practical strategies for managing anxiety, panic, and mood shifts, such as breathing exercises, grounding practices, and step-by-step behavior changes. Culturally informed talk therapy brings attention to cultural identity, generational patterns, and societal expectations so clients can see how those forces shape feelings and choices.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust based on what feels most helpful. Clients are invited to share preferences and feedback so therapy fits their life and values.

Online sessions include video calls, phone conversations, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversations and visual cues, phone calls can work when bandwidth is limited, live chat supports brief check-ins, and messaging is handy for quick thoughts or ongoing reflection. These options make it easier to schedule sessions in afternoons or evenings and to maintain continuity when routines are busy.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related concerns such as panic attacks, body image, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and workplace issues.

What is her general therapy style?

She combines warm, authentic listening with practical tools and skills. Sessions mix emotional processing with concrete steps to try between meetings.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has four years of professional experience working with these concerns in clinical settings.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She holds an LCSW and practices in New York.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in both English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

She works remotely using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit varied needs and schedules.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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