Dr. Sharifa Armorer , LCSW-R

Dr. Sharifa Armorer is a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist practicing in New York with a 26-year history of working with children, families, couples and individuals. She holds the credential LCSW-R - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Registered - and pairs traditional clinical training with holistic modalities developed through a Doctorate in Traditional Naturopathy. In addition to clinical psychotherapy, she brings skills as a sound healer, Reiki practitioner and instructor, and a trained child and adolescent play therapist, blending these approaches to address stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief and intimacy-related issues.

Her practice emphasizes goal-oriented, solution-focused work that supports clients in identifying practical steps toward change. Dr. Armorer integrates evidence-informed techniques alongside complementary practices to meet each person where they are, helping to address sleep difficulties, parenting and workplace issues, self-esteem and questions of life purpose. She works with young adults and LGBT clients as well as those coping with anger, impulsivity and feelings of emptiness.

Warm and welcoming in her manner, Dr. Armorer approaches therapy as a collaborative process, partnering with clients to clarify goals and build skills one session at a time. Her aim is to help people resolve present challenges while acknowledging the role of past experiences in current wellbeing.

Integrative Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Dr. Sharifa Armorer commonly draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy in her work. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and reshaping emotional patterns within relationships and helps clients improve attachment, communication and closeness with partners and family members. Mindfulness Therapy teaches practical skills for noticing thoughts and sensations without judgment - tools that can reduce reactivity to stress and improve day-to-day coping. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing and resolving the effects of traumatic experiences with approaches tailored to each person’s needs.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Armorer and other licensed professionals work with clients to clarify goals, assess what feels most helpful and adapt methods as therapy progresses, so the plan aligns with the client’s needs, preferences and pace.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging - which can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to continue care from different locations. These options support continuity of care and make it more convenient to practice new skills between sessions while working toward meaningful change.