- Emotion-focused methods
- Solution-focused work
- Mindfulness practices
About Sharifa
Dr. Sharifa Armorer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW-R, based in New York with 26 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, intimacy issues, sleep problems, parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem, career questions, and young adult issues.
Sharifa favors a practical, goal-focused style. She helps people set clear aims and works toward measurable changes. Sessions mix conversation with problem-solving and techniques drawn from several therapeutic approaches. She also draws on sound-based practices and other complementary methods she has trained in.
Her practice often brings focus to immediate life problems like work stress, relationship tension, and the sense of emptiness or lack of direction many young adults feel. She uses short-term strategies alongside deeper trauma work when it is needed. Motivational methods are used to support change and commitment to goals.
Clients can expect a cooperative approach where therapist and client decide goals together. She describes her work as solution-focused and action oriented, with attention to past experiences that continue to affect present life. That can include family problems, forgiveness work, impulse control, and building self-love.
Her background includes clinical social work and a doctorate in Traditional Naturopathy. She has long experience working with children and families, and also sees individuals and groups. Language of service is English and she accepts international clients.
How specific approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on understanding and shifting emotional responses. In online sessions this means noticing patterns in how someone reacts in relationships and trying new ways of expressing needs and feelings. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple practices to notice thoughts and bodily sensations without judgment. It can help with anxiety, sleep problems, and managing stress through short daily exercises.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide what methods fit their goals and preferences. That may mean combining emotion-focused work with mindfulness skills and solution-focused exercises over several sessions.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow for check-ins during a break from work or school. Some formats also use less bandwidth or omit video when that better suits the client's needs. Ask about practical arrangements and scheduling when you complete the initial matching questionnaire.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
26+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, addiction, grief, sleep issues, career concerns, and young adult issues among others.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, solution-focused and goal-oriented style with collaborative planning and some trauma-focused work when needed.
How much experience does she have?
She has 26 years of clinical experience working in mental health and related fields.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW-R licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Can she work with people who live outside the United States?
Yes. She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and services; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session following those steps.
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