- Attachment-based work
- Cognitive approaches
- Mindfulness practices
About Sheriffa
Dr. Sheriffa Gallwey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the LCSW-R and LCSW credentials and more than 25 years of experience. She practices in New York and has a long history helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, and parenting struggles.
She works with adults who are adjusting to major life changes. That includes career shifts, changes in family roles, and blended family issues. She also supports people dealing with intimacy-related concerns, self-esteem problems, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
Her approach blends cognitive and dialectical behavior ideas with a client-centered outlook. Sessions focus on clear goals and small, manageable steps. Conversations aim to map practical ways to reduce distress and improve daily routines.
In sessions she pays attention to attachment patterns and how they affect current relationships. She uses mindfulness exercises to help calm intense emotions and to build tolerance for uncomfortable feelings. Motivational techniques are used when people are stuck or finding change difficult.
Her work includes short-term focused steps and longer-term support depending on what a person needs. People who want to start can expect straightforward conversations about goals, measurable milestones, and regular check-ins on progress. She asks about practical constraints and helps fit therapeutic work into everyday life.
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current behavior. Online conversations using this lens examine trust, closeness, and boundaries in stepfamily and partner relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. CBT work online often includes homework tasks, thought records, and practical problem solving for everyday stressors. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple practices to notice feelings and reduce reactivity. Brief guided exercises can be done during sessions to build emotional regulation skills.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and day-to-day life. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan over time.
The therapist's biography does not list specific online formats here, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can save travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a busy day, or make it easier to fit therapy around work and family obligations. Therapists and licensed professionals commonly use video, phone, or other formats depending on the clinician and client preference, so check which formats this clinician offers when you schedule.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New York, Florida, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to blended households?
She lists blended family issues among her focus areas and helps people navigating merging routines, loyalty conflicts, and step-parenting adjustments.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a client-centered approach with cognitive and dialectical behavior ideas. Sessions target practical goals and stepwise change.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of clinical experience working with individuals and groups on a wide range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCSW-R and LCSW credentials and practices in New York.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats does she provide?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether sessions are in person, phone, or video.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
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.