- Warm practical support
- Evening scheduling available
- English and Spanish
About Aricksha
Aricksha Wilshire is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New York. She focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, relationship strain, and the demands of work and life. Many who reach out describe feeling disconnected from themselves or unsure how to move forward, and she aims to make those first steps easier.
She creates an affirming, culturally aware space that reflects her concern for clients' lived experiences. Sessions mix listening with practical problem-solving, so clients both process emotions and build tools to feel steadier. The tone in therapy is warm and direct, and Aricksha centers issues that matter to each person.
Aricksha pays special attention to how cultural identity and generational patterns shape feelings and choices. That perspective is woven into conversations about relationships, self-esteem, body image, and workplace stress. She also supports people facing chronic illness, caregiver strain, immigration questions, and concerns such as panic attacks and social anxiety.
She offers flexible scheduling with evening and afternoon options to fit work hours. Aricksha speaks English and Spanish and uses four years of clinical experience to guide sessions. Her goal is to help people reconnect with their sense of self and take practical next steps.
To begin, she asks people to consider what feels most urgent and what outcome would matter to them. From there she helps shape a plan that balances emotional processing with small, doable changes.
Approaches that help with anxiety and panic
Aricksha uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and emotional understanding. One common approach she draws on teaches grounding and breath-based strategies to reduce the intensity of panic and anxiety symptoms, helping people manage immediate episodes and build calm routines. Another approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing them with small behavioral experiments to reduce avoidance and increase confidence in daily life. These techniques are useful for worries, social anxiety, panic attacks, and workplace stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She collaborates with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs and goals, and adjusts plans based on what helps in real life. The aim is a shared process where the client’s priorities guide which methods are used.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, such as evening or afternoon appointments that match work hours. If you are interested in remote work, confirm the specific session options before booking so you know how sessions will be conducted. Many people find that remote sessions make consistent check-ins more manageable and allow therapeutic progress to continue without long travel time.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions. Additional focuses include panic attacks, social anxiety, body image, caregiver stress, and workplace issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style mixes warmth and direct conversation with practical tools. Sessions include emotional processing alongside strategies to manage symptoms and daily challenges.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of experience working as a clinician. That experience informs how she balances support with skill-building in sessions.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds an LCSW (licensed clinical social worker) credential and practices from New York.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.