Meet our CEO
Tatyana Shields, LCSW, MSW
Clinical Director & CEO, Emotional Wealth
Turning a vision for compassionate and accessible care into a community of healing and connection.
Her Story
Tatyana Shields founded Emotional Wealth LLC with a simple belief: everyone deserves access to mental health care that is compassionate, affirming, and grounded in genuine human connection. Throughout her career, she has witnessed the transformative impact of feeling seen, heard, and supported, inspiring her to create a practice where clients can experience exactly that.
As a clinician, leader, and advocate, Tatyana is passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges while building resilience, self understanding, and emotional well being. Her vision for Emotional Wealth LLC extends beyond therapy. She is committed to creating a community where healing, growth, and authenticity are accessible to all.
Today, she leads a team united by the belief that meaningful change begins with connection, compassion, and the courage to invest in one’s emotional health.
Notable Experience & Highlights
- 10+ years of Clinical experience in higher education and hospital-based behavioral health settings, supporting individuals navigating complex emotional, developmental, and identity-related challenges
- Leadership in the development and expansion of behavioral health programming focused on increasing access to care for children, adolescents, and families
- Specialized work supporting individuals and communities experiencing oppression, discrimination, and microaggressions
- Speaker and workshop facilitator on mental health, wellness, and culturally responsive care
Featured In
Real Women Magazine – Recognized for leadership, advocacy, and contributions to the mental health field.
Featured article: View feature in Real Women Magazine : Raising Neurodiversity
Education, Licenses & Certifications
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Practicum Instructor, NYU & Toro University
Modalities / Approaches:
CBT • Emotion-Focused Therapy • Mindfulness • Narrative & Relational approaches • Trauma-informed care
Areas of Expertise & Populations Served
- Children and adolescents with trauma or neurodevelopmental challenges
- Adults managing anxiety, depression, or identity issues
- Parent education and family support
- Group facilitation and skills training and clinical supervision
- Trauma-informed care for marginalized communitie
Approach & Philosophy
Tatyana offers a collaborative, trauma-informed space where clients can explore their stories safely and without judgment. She combines evidence-based care with empathy, helping clients build insight, resilience, and confidence.
Emotional Wealth LLC specializes in affirming care for LGBTQ+ individuals and the assessment and treatment of neurodevelopmental disorders, including ADHD and Autism. Our providers also specialize in supporting children, adolescents, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, behavioral concerns, life transitions, and other mental health needs. Explore the links above to learn more about the conditions we commonly assess and treat.
New Support Groups Now Enrolling at Emotional Wealth LLC
Registration Now Open…
Looking for a space to feel supported, understood, and empowered? Our upcoming therapeutic groups are designed to help you grow, connect, and thrive—whether you’re navigating parenthood or exploring your own emotional wellness.
- Personalized Prep Sessions: Before diving into group therapy, we provide individual prep sessions ensure a tailored and comfortable start.
- Expert-Led Sessions: Our therapy groups use evidenced based practice and are led by mental health professionals
- Flexible Online Format: Participate from the comfort and safety of your home with our easy-to-access virtual sessions.
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