Dr. Sheriffa Gallwey, LCSW-R, LCSW

Dr. Sheriffa Gallwey helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma, grief, depression, addictions, and issues around intimacy and family life. She also supports people facing eating or sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, low self-esteem, career transitions, bipolar challenges, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Dr. Gallwey is based in New York and brings 25 years of clinical experience to her work.

Her style is straightforward and collaborative. She listens first, then works with each person to set clear, manageable goals. Sessions focus on practical steps a person can use between meetings. The tone in the room is supportive and aimed at steady progress.

Dr. Gallwey uses a mix of methods that fit the client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, dialectical behavior approaches, attachment-based ideas, client-centered listening, and mindfulness tools are part of her toolkit. She adapts techniques to what each person needs rather than following a single script.

Therapy often includes learning skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. It can also involve practicing emotion regulation, building better communication, and exploring early relationship patterns that still affect current life. Homework and brief exercises are common to reinforce what is learned in sessions.

People choose her when they want a practical, steady approach and a therapist who will talk through next steps. She helps clients set milestones and celebrates progress along the way. The aim is clearer choices and more reliable coping day to day.

Approach and options for online therapy

Dr. Gallwey commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy in remote sessions. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current relationships and helps people build healthier ways of connecting.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will discuss your goals, preferences, and challenges and then tailor methods that fit you. Therapy is collaborative, with regular check-ins to see what is helping and what to adjust.

Online formats offered include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions are close to traditional meetings and allow face-to-face interaction. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in fits a busy day. Live chat and text messaging are practical for brief updates, coaching-style support, or when writing through a concern feels most useful. These options make it easier to fit therapy into daily life and keep progress moving forward.