Stephen Sherokey, LMHC

New York · 12 years in practice

Stephen Sherokey is a licensed mental health counselor in New York with 12 years of experience.

License and registration

LMHC, New York: 003963 · expires May 2027
NPI: 1922610849 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 12
Languages: English

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About Stephen

Stephen Sherokey is a licensed mental health counselor in New York with 12 years of experience. He helps people facing depression, anxiety, addiction, grief, and stress. He also supports those coping with career shifts, relationship strain, and questions about life purpose.

Stephen favors a direct, person-centered style. He combines practical strategies with conversations that look at meaning and values. Sessions often include goal-setting, skills for managing difficult feelings, and talk about what matters most to the client.

Background and approach

He draws on Existential therapy to help people consider purpose, responsibility, and the choices they face. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used to identify unhelpful thinking and build better habits. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy are used when clients want focused change and clearer next steps.

Stephen brings a calm, thoughtful presence to sessions and describes his approach as respectful and faith-aware. He can talk with people about spiritual concerns if that matters to them, while keeping work practical and action-oriented. His work also includes areas such as caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, anger, ADHD, and end-of-life issues.

People who want help stopping smoking or vaping, managing compulsive behaviors, or rebuilding self-esteem can expect a mix of listening and concrete tools to move forward.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Stephen lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Addictions
Grief
Career difficulties
Depression
Coaching
Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Anger management
Self esteem
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Drug and alcohol addiction
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Prejudice and discrimination
Self-love
Smoking / vaping cessation
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Stephen names

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Online support

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Stephen uses Existential therapy to help people consider purpose, values, and the choices that shape their lives. That work often involves reflective conversation about meaning, responsibility, and direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and building practical skills to manage mood, anxiety, or addictive urges.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with clients to decide which methods fit best for their situation and goals. Sessions can start with exploration and then shift to more structured skill-building if that is helpful.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide options that fit different needs. Video calls allow fuller conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions take less bandwidth and can fit into a workday break. Chat or text can be used for brief check-ins, ongoing coaching, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These formats make it simpler to keep therapy consistent around busy schedules and life demands.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist address?

He works with a wide range of issues including addictions, grief, depression, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and stress-related problems.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

The approach blends thoughtful conversation about meaning with hands-on techniques. Sessions often include goal-setting, cognitive tools, and brief solution-focused work.

What is his experience and background?

He has practiced for 12 years as a counselor in New York and brings experience addressing addiction, career transitions, caregiving stress, and end-of-life concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds the LMHC credential and practices in New York.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Work can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on the client’s needs.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

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