- 25 years experience
- Goal oriented
- Practical skills
About Sheriffa
Dr. Sheriffa Gallwey is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of practice in mental health. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship strain, grief, and other life challenges. She also supports concerns like addiction, parenting strain, work stress, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
Her style is supportive and engaging. She uses a mix of practical methods drawn from cognitive and dialectical approaches. Sessions focus on setting clear goals and working toward concrete steps. Conversations are straightforward and aimed at building skills that fit daily life.
Dr. Gallwey draws from attachment-based and client-centered ideas to shape how she listens and responds. Mindfulness practices are often included to help with emotional regulation and stress. The methods are chosen to match each person’s needs and situation rather than following a single formula.
She holds LCSW-R and LCSW credentials and practices in New York. With long experience in individual and group work, she brings a steady, calm presence to challenging topics like trauma, grief, and relationship conflict. The work is collaborative and paced to what each person can manage.
If you are thinking about getting help, she invites a conversation about your goals. The first step is a short matching process and a conversation to plan next steps that feel doable.
How her approaches shape online therapy
Attachment-based work focuses on relationships and patterns formed early in life; it helps people understand how they connect to others and why certain interactions trigger strong reactions. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental listening stance that helps people feel heard and make their own choices about change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors together and teaches practical tools to shift thinking and build new habits for mood and anxiety concerns.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. From there she suggests methods and adjusts the plan over time so the work stays useful and realistic.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. Therapists can adapt exercises, homework, and mindfulness practice to suit an online setting so progress continues between meetings.
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Experience
25+ years
Credentials
New York, Florida, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship issues, grief, addictions, and coping with life changes including coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is supportive and engaging, blending practical strategies with empathetic listening. Sessions focus on clear goals and step-by-step work.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 25 years of clinical experience working with individuals, groups, and families on a wide range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LCSW-R and LCSW credentials and sees clients in New York.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options with the platform before scheduling.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on therapist availability.