Inclusive & Accessible Psychotherapy
in San Francisco & New York
Therapy can be a radical act of reclaiming your voice, your needs, and your truth. I’m here to guide you.
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Individual Therapy
One-on-one sessions focused on your personal growth, healing trauma, managing anxiety, depression, and discovering your authentic self in a safe, supportive environment.
✔ Anxiety & Depression
✔ Trauma Recovery
✔ Identity Exploration
Families & Relationships
Strengthening bonds and improving communication for couples, families, and polycule relationships. Building understanding and connection in all forms of love.
✔ Couples Counseling
✔ Family Dynamics
✔ Sex Therapy
Autism & ADHD
Comprehensive evaluations for autism and ADHD, providing clarity and understanding for neurodivergent individuals seeking answers and support. Provided virtually in CA and NY.
✔ Autism Evaluation
✔ ADHD Assessment
✔ Post-Diagnosis Support
MEET YOUR THERAPIST
Shaina Adelstein
She/Her
Hi, I’m Shaina (she/her), a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (#119843) and Certified Sex Therapist in California, and a Licensed Master Social Worker (#111679) in New York. I specialize in providing neurodiversity and LGBTQIA+ affirming care to autistic teens, individuals, families, couples, and polycules. I help clients explore the intersections of neurodivergence, gender and sexuality. Whether we are talking about identity, sex, or everyday autistic overwhelm, I bring curiosity, compassion, and a deep belief that healing isn’t about fixing-it’s about honoring who you are. A central part of my work is supporting mixed neurotype couples-where one or both partner(s) is autistic. These relationships often face unique challenges around communication, sensory needs, and emotional expression, especially in a world that privileges neurotypical ways of connecting. I help couples move out cycles of misunderstanding and shutdown and into curiosity and openness without shame or pressure to mask. I offer services virtually throughout all of California, and in person in San Francisco. When appropriate, I do offer home, community, and work visits to provide hands-on, real-time support in your natural environment. In addition, I am trained and able to provide a full diagnostic assessment for autism and ADHD.
✔ Psychodynamic Therapy
✔ Internal Family Systems (IFS)
✔ Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
✔ Gottman Method
✔ Attachment-Based Therapy
✔ Autism & ADHD Assessment
Therapy Can Be A Radical Act of Reclaiming Your Voice, Your Needs, and Your Truth. I’m Here to Guide You.
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Appointments are available in person in San Francisco
and virtually throughout all of California and New York.