Sharon Watkis-Lewis , LMHC

Sharon Watkis-Lewis is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York with 23 years of professional experience supporting people through life transitions and emotional challenges. She approaches therapy with the belief that each person is the expert on their own story and brings existing strengths that can be used to address stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, anger, and the demands of change.

Sharon emphasizes the courage it takes to seek a more fulfilling, happier life and treats the decision to pursue therapy as an important first step. Her work centers on empowering clients, helping them build on their resources, and co-creating practical strategies to manage difficult emotions and interpersonal challenges. She aims to offer encouragement and steady support while clients move toward meaningful change.

Throughout her long career Sharon has focused on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that are tailored to each person’s needs. She provides a calm, professional presence and collaborates with clients to identify goals, strengthen coping skills, and foster healthier relationships and emotional balance.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Support

Sharon uses practical, evidence-based techniques to address common concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, anger, and coping with life changes. One approach focuses on skills-based coping strategies - teaching concrete tools to manage anxiety and intense emotions, improve day-to-day functioning, and reduce reactivity. Another approach emphasizes communication and relationship-focused interventions - helping clients and families build clearer communication, set boundaries, and resolve conflict in ways that strengthen connections. She also incorporates structured problem-solving and anger-management techniques when needed to help clients identify triggers, develop alternative responses, and handle challenging situations more effectively.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the collaborative process. Sharon works with each person to assess needs, set goals, and adapt methods so therapy fits their situation and preferences. Clients are active partners in choosing what works best for them.

Online therapy with Sharon is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care, access support from home or on the go, and integrate therapeutic work into everyday life.