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Stephen Sherokey, LMHC
New York
LMHC in New York - Depression and Addictions
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused work
About Stephen
Stephen Sherokey is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with 12 years of practice. He focuses on practical help for depression, addiction, grief, stress, anxiety, and life changes. He also works with issues such as career difficulties, relationship strain, and low self-esteem.
He combines direct techniques with conversation. Sessions tend to look at unhelpful thoughts and the behaviors that follow. He also uses goal-focused strategies to map small steps forward. That helps people move through overwhelm without feeling they must change everything at once.
Stephen integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in ways that address both thinking patterns and routine habits. He may also draw on Motivational Interviewing to support readiness for change. Solution-Focused Therapy ideas help keep sessions geared toward immediate, practical goals.
The practice notes attention to spiritual questions for clients who bring them up, including forgiveness, guilt, and questions of life purpose. He has experience helping people cope with chronic illness, caregiver stress, and bereavement alongside mood and substance concerns.
Work with Stephen usually centers on clear, short-term goals and measurable next steps. He asks about what is most pressing, sets an initial focus, and tracks progress across sessions. This approach aims to reduce symptoms and build everyday skills for managing thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
How CBT and Motivational Approaches Guide Online Work
Stephen commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of responding. CBT sessions often include short exercises, behavior experiments, and homework that translate into daily routines.He also draws on Motivational Interviewing to support people who feel unsure about change. That approach focuses on understanding ambivalence and strengthening personal reasons for change through focused conversation.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before, then decide together which methods to emphasize. That collaboration helps shape session pacing and tasks between meetings.
Confirm which online session formats are available before booking, as they are not specified here. Online options can make it easier to fit sessions into a workday, reduce travel time, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and offer the choice not to use video. These practical benefits help people maintain steady, goal-focused work while juggling everyday responsibilities.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with depression, anxiety, addictions, grief, stress, relationship and family concerns, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and related issues like caregiver stress and chronic illness.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, goal-focused sessions that look at thoughts and behaviors. Sessions emphasize small, testable changes and tracking progress over time.
How much experience does he have?
Stephen has 12 years of clinical experience as a licensed clinician working with mood, substance, and life-transition concerns.
What credential and location does he hold?
He is an LMHC licensed in New York and works with people based in that region.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions structured and what formats are used?
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. The practice emphasizes clear goals and measurable steps in each session.
How are fees and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and services; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
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