Carrie Gheith , LCSW

Carrie Gheith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York with 20 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. She has worked with diverse populations and has particular experience helping individuals navigate transitions such as adoption and foster care, blended family dynamics, caregiving demands, and the emotional impact of serious illness.

Carrie draws on a strengths-based, client-centered perspective that treats each person as the expert of their own story. She combines practical tools with compassionate listening to help clients build confidence, manage symptoms, and reconnect with a sense of purpose. Her approach addresses both immediate coping needs and longer-term patterns related to family of origin issues, guilt and shame, isolation, and relationship challenges.

Recognizing that starting therapy can take courage, Carrie affirms those who take that step and works collaboratively to set goals, explore options, and measure progress. As an LCSW she brings clinical training and extensive experience to create a supportive space for growth and problem solving.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist follows the client’s lead and supports personal strengths. This approach helps people who are coping with life transitions, identity questions, or low self-esteem by creating space to explore values and goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT offers practical strategies for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and symptoms that interfere with daily functioning.

Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of difficult emotions. Mindfulness techniques can reduce reactivity to stress and improve emotional regulation for those dealing with trauma, anxiety, or chronic worry.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Carrie Gheith works collaboratively with clients to determine which combination of methods best fits their needs, preferences, and goals, and adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions with Carrie are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and connect with licensed professionals from wherever clients are located.