Profile / United States
Karen Sheerin, LCSW-R
New York
LCSW-R in New York - Stress and anxiety
See online therapy options- CBT and solution-focused
- Life transitions
- Chronic illness support
About Karen
Karen Sheerin is an LCSW-R (Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Registered) based in New York with 40 years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, and low self-esteem. She also supports those coping with major life changes and workplace pressures.
She uses straightforward methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy are part of her approach. Sessions focus on practical steps, short-term goals, and skills people can use between visits.
Karen often works with issues linked to aging, chronic illness, and caregiving. She helps people facing divorce or separation, communication breakdowns, and the emotional toll of long-term health problems. She also addresses guilt, shame, isolation, and finding purpose later in life.
The practice includes attention to women’s issues and workplace concerns. Karen aims to help people rebuild self-esteem and develop reliable coping strategies. Conversations are paced to match each person’s needs and daily life demands.
Her style favors clear tasks and measurable progress. People can expect focused sessions that emphasize practical tools for changing habits and thoughts. For those who want structured, concrete work on everyday problems, she offers experienced, steady clinical support.
How CBT and solution-focused work in online sessions
CBT helps people notice patterns of thought that raise stress or anxiety and then try different ways of responding. It often includes short exercises, thought records, and practical tasks to practice between sessions. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, specific goals and builds on what already works in daily life.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about symptoms, goals, and preferences, and then decide together which methods to emphasize. That collaboration shapes the session plan and the short-term steps people try at home.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when days are tight. It can also let people use quieter surroundings or shorter sessions when that fits their routine.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, and low self-esteem, plus coping with life changes and workplace issues.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new responses through practical exercises and homework.
What other therapy style does she use?
She incorporates Solution-Focused Therapy to set short-term goals and build on small, achievable changes.
What is her background and experience?
She has 40 years of clinical experience working with adults on a wide range of life and emotional challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW-R (Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Registered) practicing in New York.
Which languages does she offer sessions in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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