Dr. Sharifa Armorer , LCSW-R

Dr. Sharifa Armorer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-R) and psychotherapist based in New York who brings a blend of clinical training and holistic practice to her work. With 26 years of experience, she has supported individuals, couples, families, groups, children, and adolescents in addressing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, parenting challenges, and a wide range of life transitions. She integrates clinically grounded methods with complementary practices such as sound healing and Reiki, and draws on play therapy techniques when working with younger clients. She also holds a Doctorate in Traditional Naturopathy, which informs a whole-person perspective on mental health and wellbeing.

Dr. Armorer emphasizes solution-focused, goal-oriented work and partners collaboratively with clients to identify practical steps toward the outcomes they want. Her style is warm and welcoming, and she designs sessions that blend emotional processing, skills building, and practical problem solving. Whether addressing issues of intimacy, self-esteem, career concerns, or the search for life purpose, she aims to help clients clarify goals and make steady progress one session at a time.

Throughout her practice she remains attentive to each person’s unique history and strengths, offering tailored approaches that reflect both evidence-based clinical techniques and holistic supports.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Emotionally-Focused Therapy, or EFT, centers on identifying and reshaping emotional responses within close relationships. It helps clients and couples understand attachment needs and create more secure, connected interactions by exploring patterns of feeling and behavior.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and acceptance of thoughts and feelings. It offers practical tools for reducing reactivity to stress and improving emotional regulation, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and ongoing stressors.

Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes clear, achievable goals and small, concrete steps toward change. It is practical and forward-looking, making it a good fit for those who want focused, goal-directed work on specific concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Armorer collaborates with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then recommends or blends methods that best support those objectives. This collaborative process helps ensure that treatment aligns with what the client wants to accomplish.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility and accessibility for busy schedules, travel constraints, or clients who prefer remote care. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to fit regular sessions into daily life while working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor their approach to each client's situation.