Shani Erdman, MSW, LCSW,
About Shani Erdman (She/Her)
Shani Erdman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Massachusetts who has been practicing since 2023. She has an MSW from Columbia University. Shani beholds each person with compassion and curiosity. Using a strengths-based approach, her style is collaborative and relational as she works with individuals toward insights that will lead them toward more authentic and fulfilling lives. Shani integrates psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, trauma-informed, and attachment-based theories into treatment depending on the individual needs of the client. She understands that each person exists in a larger historical, social, familial, and cultural context that shapes who they are. With this understanding, she brings a humble and culturally sensitive lens to the therapeutic environment. Her areas of interest include depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, self-worth, interpersonal concerns, parenting, social-emotional development of children, and life transitions. Outside of work, Shani enjoys baking, basking in nature, and curling up with a good book.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Family Therapy: Ages 11-75+
- Couples Therapy: Ages 18-75+
- Individual Therapy: Ages 11-64
Areas of Focus
Family Therapy
Improve communication and resolve conflicts within family dynamics with a clinician's guidance.
- Anxiety
- Depression/feeling down
- Panic attacks
- Self-esteem
- Sexual trauma
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
- Ability status
- Anger issues
- Attachment issues
- Family conflict
- General relationship issues
- Marital stress or divorce
- Parenting
- Premarital counseling
- Social skills & communication
Couples Therapy
Helps partners address relationship conflict and improve communication with a clinician's guidance.
- Anxiety
- Depression/feeling down
- Panic attacks
- Self-esteem
- Sexual trauma
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
- Ability status
- Anger issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism: generally independent
- Family conflict
- General relationship issues
- Marital stress or divorce
- Parenting
- Premarital counseling
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Anxiety
- Depression/feeling down
- Panic attacks
- Self-esteem
- Sexual trauma
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
- Ability status
- Anger issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism: generally independent
- Family conflict
- First responder stress
- General relationship issues
- Marital stress or divorce
- Military & veteran
- Parenting
- Premarital counseling
- Religion & spirituality
- Social skills & communication
- Stress from ongoing health issues
Insurances Accepted
Languages
- English
- Hebrew
- Spanish
Education
- Columbia University School of Social Work
- Wesleyan University
Get Directions
617-405-5735
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Frequently Asked
Questions About
Shani Erdman
Please call us at 617-405-5735 to schedule an appointment with Shani Erdman.
Shani Erdman generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist. Please call 617-405-5735 to find out Shani Erdman's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Shani Erdman:
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 617-405-5735 to see how we can help.
Shani Erdman is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Shani Erdman works at:
Yes, Shani Erdman does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Shani Erdman is currently offering in-office visits at the following location:
- English
- Hebrew
- Spanish