At a glance
- Credentials
- LMHC
- License
- LMHC, New York / 003963
- NPI
- 1922610849
- Experience
- 12 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Addiction recovery support
- Practical coping skills
- Values based care
About Stephen
Stephen Sherokey is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in New York with 12 years of practice. He helps people who are struggling with depression, addiction, grief, anxiety, and career or life transitions. He also offers support for problems like low self-esteem, anger, ADHD, and relationship strain.
Stephen uses straightforward, empathetic conversation to help people clarify goals and take steps that fit their life. He draws on Motivational Interviewing to boost readiness for change, and uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused techniques to shape practical steps forward. He also brings an existential perspective when questions of meaning or purpose arise.
Clients can expect a calm, respectful conversation that balances practical skills with reflection. Sessions often focus on concrete coping strategies, improving communication, and breaking large problems into manageable tasks. He pays attention to how health conditions, caregiving demands, or workplace stress affect daily functioning.
Stephen describes his approach as conservative and Christian-informed, while centering each person’s individual values and choices. He offers space to work through guilt, forgiveness, and spiritual concerns if those are important to the client. The emphasis is on steady progress rather than quick fixes.
To begin, people are invited to identify the problems they want to address and the changes they hope to make. From there he helps set achievable steps and checks progress over time. The goal is to help people regain a sense of control and direction in daily life.
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How his approaches guide online work
Stephen integrates Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify what they want to change and build internal motivation for that change. This approach uses open questions and reflective listening to move someone from uncertainty toward clear next steps.
He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which links thoughts, behaviors, and feelings and focuses on small experiments and practical skills. CBT can help with anxiety, depression, and patterns that get in the way of daily functioning. When questions of meaning or purpose appear, he may bring an existential lens to help people name values and make choices that fit their life story.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. He will work with each person to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences, and adjust as work progresses. The emphasis is on what helps the individual get unstuck and move toward concrete goals.
Session format details were not specified in the profile, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so work and caregiving duties are easier to manage. Licensed professionals can tailor session length and focus to fit everyday life and changing needs. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHDAdditional focus areas
AbandonmentCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationWorkplace issuesYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyExperience
12+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Stephen address?
He works with people facing addictions, grief, depression, anxiety, relationship and family stress, career changes, trauma, anger, self-esteem issues, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and related concerns.
How would you describe his style in sessions?
Stephen uses a calm, empathetic, and straightforward style. He focuses on clear goals, practical steps, and conversations that match a person’s values.
What is his background and experience?
He has 12 years of clinical experience working with people navigating life changes, chronic health and caregiving stress, workplace strain, and spiritual questions.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is a licensed mental health counselor - LMHC - licensed in New York and practices out of that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.
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