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Elizabeth Chery

Therapist · New York

Elizabeth Chery, LCSW

Compassionate New York LCSW for life challenges

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Addiction support
  • Relationship help

About Elizabeth

Elizabeth Chery is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and addiction concerns. She supports people facing relationship and intimacy-related issues, self-esteem and motivation struggles, anger, and the challenges of bipolar mood states. Her tone is warm and direct, aimed at making a first appointment feel manageable.

She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Sessions focus on clear, practical conversation tailored to what matters most to the client. Elizabeth adapts the pace and techniques to fit each person's needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.

Her work draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address trauma, grief, caregiving strain, chronic illness, and life transitions such as divorce or aging-related concerns. She also helps people dealing with substance use, body image, commitment questions, and career stress. The aim is to build skills, improve daily coping, and increase clarity about next steps.

Elizabeth has six years of professional experience as a licensed social worker in New York. Her practice emphasizes collaborative planning - she and the client set goals together and check progress along the way. That keeps therapy practical and relevant to everyday life.

If you are considering therapy, she asks for a short matching questionnaire to get started and then helps schedule sessions based on availability. The subscription model for sessions can be canceled at any time, and fees vary with location and therapist scheduling.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

New York

Languages

English

How evidence-based techniques guide online work

Elizabeth uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to shape sessions. One approach focuses on building coping skills for stress and anxiety through practical exercises and step-by-step problem solving, which can help with daily triggers and emotional overwhelm. Another approach centers on working through relationship and intimacy concerns by identifying patterns in communication and trying new behaviors in small steps to improve connection and reduce conflict.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped in the past. They then try methods together and adjust them over time based on what actually helps in day-to-day life.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. The benefit of remote work is often greater scheduling flexibility and the ability to fit sessions into a busy week. Online meetings can make it easier to check in during a short break, avoid travel time, or have a session when energy is low. Licensed professionals and therapists can work with clients to find a format and pace that fit their routines and goals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, self-esteem challenges, anger, and bipolar mood states, plus related areas such as chronic illness, caregiving strain, and grief.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is respectful and sensitive with a focus on practical conversation. She tailors dialog and plans to each person and works collaboratively on clear goals.

How much experience does she have?

She has six years of professional work experience as a licensed social worker in New York.

What are her credentials and location?

She holds a New York Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, listed as LCSW, and practices in New York.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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