Dr. Sharifa Armorer , LCSW-R

Dr. Sharifa Armorer is a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist who brings a blended clinical and holistic approach to mental health care. With a Doctorate in Traditional Naturopathy and 26 years of experience, she has worked extensively with children, adolescents, families, couples, and individuals to address everyday stressors and longer-term challenges. She holds the LCSW-R credential, which identifies her as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker qualified to provide psychotherapy in New York, and she combines that clinical training with complementary practices such as sound healing, Reiki, and child and adolescent play therapy.

Her work is goal oriented and solution focused, emphasizing practical steps and collaborative planning to help people identify and resolve issues related to stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma, depression, addictions, grief, parenting, and a range of life transitions. Sessions may integrate traditional therapeutic methods with holistic tools to support emotional regulation, self-awareness, and renewed purpose. Dr. Armorer is known for a warm, welcoming manner and a partnership-style approach, inviting clients to define their goals and work together toward measurable progress.

She offers treatment to individuals, groups, families, and couples, tailoring interventions to the needs of each person and family system. Her practice emphasizes partnership, clarity of purpose, and steady progress, supporting clients as they navigate challenges and build the skills they need for healthier relationships and greater well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Armorer uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy alongside motivational techniques to support clients in online sessions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and reshaping emotional responses within relationships, helping couples and individuals strengthen attachment and communication. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and self-regulation skills, which can reduce reactivity to stress and support mood regulation. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method that helps people resolve ambivalence and find internal motivation for change, useful for issues like addictions and behavior shifts.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Armorer works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and to select or adapt techniques that best fit their situation. That collaborative planning helps ensure therapy is practical, focused, and aligned with what the client wants to achieve.

Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to attend sessions from varied locations, maintain continuity during life transitions, and combine synchronous and asynchronous exchanges as needed. Licensed professionals can adapt these methods to provide meaningful, focused work toward clients' goals.