Shira Meged, MD, LCPC, LMHC - Therapist in New York

Shira Meged is a therapist who blends clinical listening with investigative curiosity and a writer's attention to story.

01About Shira

Shira Meged is a therapist who blends clinical listening with investigative curiosity and a writer's attention to story. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship concerns. Shira brings a calm, steady presence to sessions and aims to help clients feel clearer and more connected to themselves.

She describes her work as trauma-informed and strength-based, with respect for what people have already survived. Shira pays attention to how the nervous system and attachment patterns shape daily life.

Background and approach

Sessions mix conversation with practical exercises that can be used between meetings. Her approach combines insight-focused reflection and concrete coping tools. This can include mindfulness practices, gentle body awareness, and creative or reflective exercises to help process difficult memories and emotions.

Shira also uses parts work to help people understand conflicting thoughts and feelings. Shira has 13 years of clinical experience and holds MD, LCPC, and LMHC credentials. She practices in New York and conducts sessions in English.

She often meets people who present as high-functioning but feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected inside. Clients who work with her can expect a collaborative pace that adapts to their needs. The tone is warm and direct, with room for depth and for moments of relief or humor.

The goal is a steadier relationship with the body, clearer thinking, and a clearer sense of direction.

02Credentials

LMHC (New York): License 008268 · expires August 2026
LCPC (Maryland): License LC13151 · expires January 2028
NPI: 1528571155 · national provider identifier

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03Focus areas and approaches

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04Online support

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Shira uses a mix of approaches that help people understand and change how they feel and respond. One approach focuses on gentle somatic awareness - noticing body sensations and small shifts in tension to reduce overwhelm and increase calm. This method is useful for anxiety, trauma, and feeling disconnected from the body.

Another commonly used approach is parts work, which helps people give language to conflicting thoughts and feelings. It helps clarify inner conflicts and makes it easier to try new ways of responding when relationships or identity feel confusing.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then adjust methods over time. Clients and therapist check in together to see what works and what needs to change.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are good for deeper conversation and visual connection. Phone sessions work well when a camera is inconvenient or bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text messaging can be useful for quick check-ins, shorter sessions, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.

05Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She helps people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship issues, plus communication problems, loneliness, and questions about life purpose.

What is her therapy style like?

The style is trauma-informed and strength-based, blending insight-focused conversation with practical exercises like mindfulness and parts work.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 13 years of experience working with people on trauma, anxiety, life transitions and identity concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds MD, LCPC, and LMHC credentials and practices in New York.

Which languages are used in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How does cost and starting therapy work?

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