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Dr. Sheriffa Gallwey, LCSW-R, LCSW

Supportive therapy for goals, coping, and relationships
  • Supportive engaging style
  • CBT and DBT informed
  • Individuals groups families

About Dr. Sheriffa Gallwey

Dr. Sheriffa Gallwey is a licensed clinical social worker with over 25 years of experience providing mental health treatment to individuals, groups, and families. She is an LCSW-R and LCSW, credentials that reflect advanced clinical social work training and licensure, and she brings a steady, practical perspective to helping people navigate life’s challenges.

Her work has supported clients facing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, parenting stress, career challenges, and the impact of physical trauma and emotional abuse. Dr. Gallwey offers a supportive, engaging style and draws from an eclectic foundation that incorporates cognitive and dialectical behavioral principles, tailoring the process to each person’s unique circumstances.

She understands that setting meaningful goals and working toward milestones can feel overwhelming at times. Dr. Gallwey welcomes the opportunity to talk through what matters most to each client and collaborate on clear steps toward progress and a stronger sense of direction.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Also Specializes In

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEmptinessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Dr. Sheriffa Gallwey have?

Dr. Sheriffa Gallwey has 25 years of experience providing mental health treatment.

Is Dr. Sheriffa Gallwey a licensed therapist?

Yes. Dr. Sheriffa Gallwey holds LCSW-R and LCSW credentials. She is licensed in New York (LCSW-R 074040) and Florida (LCSW SW17779).

In which languages does Dr. Sheriffa Gallwey provide therapy?

Dr. Sheriffa Gallwey provides therapy in English.

Where is Dr. Sheriffa Gallwey located?

Dr. Sheriffa Gallwey is located in New York.

How can I work with Dr. Sheriffa Gallwey as my therapist?

You can work with Dr. Sheriffa Gallwey through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Dr. Sheriffa Gallwey work with international clients?

No. Dr. Sheriffa Gallwey does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Dr. Sheriffa Gallwey cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Flexible Online Care, Grounded in Practical Therapy Skills

Dr. Sheriffa Gallwey integrates evidence-informed approaches that focus on both understanding patterns and building usable skills. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients notice how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact, and it is often used to support concerns like anxiety, depression, and stress by practicing more helpful ways of responding. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds tools for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and healthier communication, which can be especially useful when emotions feel intense or relationships feel strained. Mindfulness Therapy further supports steady attention and self-awareness, helping clients relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings rather than getting pulled into them.

Because people and goals vary, finding the right approach is part of the process. Dr. Gallwey collaborates with clients to clarify priorities, set realistic milestones, and choose strategies that fit their needs, goals, and preferences over time.

Online therapy also makes it easier to keep care consistent amid busy schedules and changing demands. Sessions can take place through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility and accessible support whether clients prefer real-time conversation or a written format they can return to between sessions.

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