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Karishma Samaroo, LMHC
New York
LMHC in New York - Anxiety and Depression
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma and grief focus
About Karishma
Karishma Samaroo is an LMHC licensed in New York with nine years of professional experience. She works with people who are facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. She also focuses on issues such as addiction, attachment and abandonment concerns, body image, chronic illness and pain, and relationship difficulties rooted in family of origin problems.
She uses clear, structured methods to help people notice patterns that keep problems going. Sessions often involve looking at thoughts and behaviors that feed anxiety, depression, or unhelpful coping. The goal is practical change rather than long lists of labels.
Karishma combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with elements of motivational interviewing and psychodynamic thinking. That mix lets her address immediate coping skills alongside longer-standing emotional patterns. Conversations can shift between skill practice and reflecting on early experiences that shape current reactions.
She has spent years supporting adults with substance use and co-occurring mental health concerns. That background informs how she talks about motivation, relapse risk, and rebuilding routines after setbacks. She also assists people managing grief, end-of-life issues, and the effects of trauma.
Sessions aim to be concrete and actionable. Clients can expect specific steps to try between meetings, tracking what helps and what does not. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule an initial session to set goals and priorities.
How her therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Karishma uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and test the thoughts and behaviors that maintain anxiety or depression. CBT sessions typically include concrete exercises, brief homework, and tracking progress over time. Motivational Interviewing is used to explore ambivalence about change and to build commitment in small, practical steps. It focuses on the client’s own reasons for change rather than persuasion.Finding the right way of working is part of the process. She will discuss goals and preferences with each person and adjust techniques as needed. That collaborative planning helps decide when to focus on skill-building, when to dig into past patterns, and what practical steps to try between visits.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let clients practice skills in real-world settings and review materials between meetings. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT exercises and motivational interviewing techniques to remote work while helping clients set achievable weekly goals.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem issues, and depression. She also works with concerns such as addiction, body image, chronic illness and family of origin problems.
How would her therapeutic style feel in a session?
The approach is practical and structured, focusing on identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits. Sessions mix skill practice with reflective conversation about patterns that keep problems going.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of clinical experience working with adults on mental health and substance use concerns. That background informs work on motivation and relapse prevention.
What is her credential and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and practices in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on the chosen subscription level.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. The initial meeting sets goals and next steps.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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