- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Blended family issues
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Chery is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with six years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, relationship strain, self-esteem, depression, and related issues that often affect blended households.
She helps people talk through difficult feelings and make practical changes. Sessions focus on clear goals and manageable steps rather than abstract ideas. Conversation and problem-solving are used to address things like communication problems, commitment concerns, and loyalty conflicts common in stepfamily situations.
Her approach is direct and person-centered. Elizabeth listens for patterns that get in the way of daily life and suggests straightforward strategies to reduce distress and improve coping. She also addresses trauma, anger, intimacy-related issues, and the emotional impact of chronic illness or caregiving stress.
Clients may bring concerns about divorce and separation, grief, abandonment, or substance use; Elizabeth works on those topics in individual sessions. She aims to help people improve confidence, set boundaries, and manage career or life-role pressures that affect relationships and household routines.
Her work includes support around blended family issues such as merging routines, step-parenting tensions, and co-parenting with an ex. Elizabeth practices in English and is based in New York. She uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time and asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire to schedule the first meeting.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Elizabeth uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change. One common approach is problem-focused work that breaks larger issues into small, doable steps to lower anxiety and manage stress. This helps people who feel overwhelmed by daily demands or parenting pressures in a blended household.Another approach is skills-based work aimed at improving communication and boundary-setting. That involves practicing wording, timing, and small behavior changes to reduce conflict and improve cooperation between household members. These skills can also support people dealing with addiction or anger challenges.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust plans based on what helps most. Clients and the therapist work together to pick methods that match present needs and preferences rather than assuming one fixed method.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Check the booking process for which session formats are offered and choose the option that best fits your schedule and daily routine.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to blended households?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, self-esteem, depression, and issues listed under blended family concerns like communication and loyalty conflicts.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and conversational, focusing on clear goals and practical steps rather than abstract theory.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional work experience as a clinician in New York.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Session cost varies with location and the service uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time; exact pricing is provided during sign up.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.