I am licensed in New York with 40 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients deal with addictions, relationships, workplace issues, stress and anxiety. I received my Bachelors degree from Empire College which is a New York accredited college of external study and was an incredible lerning experience for me. I earned my Masters' degree from Adelphi College on Long Island. I am accredited as an LCSW in New York State. One of my greatest learning experiences was my employment in South Oaks Hospital which established my experience in addictions counseling.
A normal part of life experience is dealing with issues of loss and grief and this is your opportunity to come to terms with these issues.
Working on issues of motivation, self esteem, and confidence will greatly enhance your success in life. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Additional areas of focus: Aging and geriatric issues, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Self-love, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy
NY LCSW-R 075978
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Karen Sheerin. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Karen is a lovely, kind therapist with a very good eye for what needs to be worked on.
Written on Nov 18, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Karen listens and responds very effectively. I am impressed by her patience and resolve. After only a few sessions, I already feel very comfortable talking with her.
I look forward to our journey.
Written on Oct 17, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Karen has been very caring and provided me with many advice that I can apply in my daily life. I appreciate her service very much.
Written on Sep 16, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 4 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder
Karen is a great listener!
Written on Jul 11, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Sweet woman. Gives genuine responses and empathy. Helps me realize my thoughts from a different perspective
Written on Jun 02, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Karen is kind, thoughtful, insightful, and doesn’t quit! Thank you.
Written on May 16, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and self esteem