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About Doreen
Dr. Doreen Stewart is a New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 30 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, parenting concerns, self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, anger, career challenges, life changes, and ADHD. Sessions are conducted in English and scheduled through the site’s matching and booking system.
Dr. Stewart uses practical, evidence-based counseling methods. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. In sessions she listens, asks focused questions, and works with each person to set short-term goals.
Her approach emphasizes straightforward strategies people can use between meetings. That includes learning new ways to respond to stress, practicing skills for handling panic and social anxiety, and using problem-solving for workplace and relationship issues. She also helps people who are grieving or dealing with addiction to identify steps toward steadier routine and clearer priorities.
Appointments begin with a short assessment to identify immediate concerns and practical goals. Follow-up sessions may include skill practice, values-based planning, or motivational conversations to support change. The pace and emphasis are adjusted based on each person’s needs and what they want to work on.
Sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. International clients are not accepted. To start, a prospective client completes the site questionnaire and schedules a first session.
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How her approaches translate to remote sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking steps that align with those values. It helps with persistent worry, low mood, and life transitions by encouraging committed action rather than internal struggle. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches concrete skills to change them, which is useful for panic, social anxiety, and mood difficulties. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people resolve mixed feelings about change and find their own reasons to act, often useful for addictions and workplace goals.Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust based on what helps most. That process is joint and practical, not one-size-fits-all.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, remote work can make scheduling easier and help fit sessions into a busy week. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce the need to travel. The therapist will discuss what session rhythm and methods make sense for the client during the intake and early meetings.
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Areas of expertise
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting concerns, self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, anger, career issues, coping with life changes, and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses direct, evidence-based methods and focuses on short-term goals and practical skills. The work blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered techniques, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused strategies.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 30 years of clinical experience working with adults across a range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and practices from New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Sessions are arranged through a subscription model that varies with location; the subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing the short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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