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Dr. Sharifa Armorer

Dr. Sharifa Armorer

LCSW-R

New York

Practical, goal-focused therapy for everyday life

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Profile summary

Credentials
LCSW-R
License
LCSW-R, New York · 072473
NPI
1760696819
Experience
26 years
Languages
English
Location
New York

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

  • Workplace wellbeing
  • Goal oriented
  • Collaborative care

About Sharifa

Dr. Sharifa Armorer helps people manage work stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, and problems with sleep and self-esteem. She also supports those facing trauma and abuse, addiction, parenting challenges, and questions about life purpose and direction. Dr. Armorer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Registered (LCSW-R) based in New York with 26 years of experience. She welcomes people from diverse backgrounds and supports LGBT concerns and young adult issues.

In sessions she takes a practical, goal-focused approach. She partners with clients to set clear steps and track progress. That can mean brief behavior changes, new communication skills, or focused work on emotional patterns that get in the way of daily life.

Her work blends emotionally-focused methods with mindfulness and solution-focused strategies. She also uses motivational interviewing to help people make lasting changes and trauma-focused techniques when past harm is getting in the way of the present. She describes her style as warm and collaborative, meeting clients where they are and working toward realistic goals.

Dr. Armorer also brings holistic elements into care, combining clinical methods with sound-based practices and other complementary tools that some clients find helpful. Her sessions aim to be structured but adaptable to each person’s pace.

People who want clear goals and steady progress may find this approach useful. To begin, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling before booking.

Approaches that guide online work and focus

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding and shifting emotional responses in close relationships. It helps people notice patterns, name core feelings, and try new ways of connecting when relationships are strained.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple practices to increase awareness of thoughts and bodily sensations. This can reduce reactivity to stress and improve sleep, anxiety, and daily focus.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, past experiences, and preferences. Together they decide which combination of methods feels most useful and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and making it easier to keep regular appointments during workdays. Because the biography does not specify session formats, confirm the current online and in-person options before booking. Online work can support ongoing check-ins, focused problem-solving, and skill practice between sessions without requiring long travel time.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficulties

Additional focus areas

EmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessImpulsivityLife purposeSelf-loveWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

26+ years

Credentials

New York

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship strain, parenting and sleep difficulties. Career and workplace issues, addictions, self-esteem, intimacy concerns, and young adult challenges are also listed specialties.

What is her therapeutic style like?

The approach is practical and goal-focused. She works collaboratively to set steps, track progress, and use brief, targeted adjustments that fit daily life.

How much experience does she have?

She brings 26 years of clinical experience as a psychotherapist and social worker, working with a range of concerns across life stages.

What credentials and region are listed?

She is listed as an LCSW-R, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Registered, and practices in New York.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin work with her?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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