Dr. Sheriffa Gallwey, LCSW-R, LCSW

Dr. Sheriffa Gallwey is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 25 years of practice experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, and many other life challenges. Her manner is supportive and engaging, aimed at helping people set clear goals and make steady progress.

She uses a mix of well-known therapy approaches and tailors them to each person's needs. Conversations focus on practical steps people can take between sessions. Sessions often include skill building for coping, emotional regulation, and improving communication.

Dr. Gallwey draws on cognitive and dialectical behavioral ideas while paying attention to attachment patterns people bring from past relationships. This combination helps address unhelpful thinking, intense emotions, and difficulties connecting with others. Mindfulness practices are used to increase present-moment awareness when helpful.

Her background includes work with individuals, groups, and families across a wide range of concerns. She emphasizes collaboration and encourages clients to set clear, achievable milestones. People who want straightforward, goal-oriented support may find this approach useful.

Dr. Gallwey holds the Licensed Clinical Social Worker credentials LCSW-R and LCSW in the United States. She practices in New York and offers services in English. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and formats with the practice.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current connection patterns. It helps people notice how they relate to others and practice new ways of feeling and responding in relationships.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical skills to challenge unhelpful thinking and build healthier habits for mood, anxiety, and behavior.

Finding the right approach is often part of therapy. The therapist will work collaboratively to determine which methods fit a person’s goals and preferences. That process may involve trying different strategies and adjusting as progress is made.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing meetings from more convenient locations. Depending on the practice, options may accommodate shorter check-ins, sessions without video, or scheduling that matches work and family demands. Confirm the specific session formats offered before booking to ensure they match your needs.