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Online therapist

Keisha Cherrington

Practical support for stress and parenting challenges

Credentials
LCSW
Experience
15 years
Licensed in
New York
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Keisha

Keisha Cherrington is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strains, and parenting concerns. She also supports those dealing with addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating concerns, anger, self-esteem struggles, career questions, bipolar mood challenges, and compassion fatigue. Keisha is based in New York and practices in English.

Keisha uses a straightforward, person-centered style. Sessions focus on what matters most to the client.

Background and approach

She combines practical skills training with space to talk through feelings and patterns. The aim is to help people make small, sustainable changes that fit daily life. Her training includes cognitive-behavioral techniques that target unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

Keisha also draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills to teach emotional regulation and distress tolerance. These methods are used alongside a respectful, collaborative stance. With 15 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker, Keisha brings familiarity with a range of counseling settings and concerns.

Her license is NY LCSW 079644, and she applies that background to each session. People who choose Keisha can expect focused skill-building, clear explanations, and a calm, respectful presence in sessions. She works with practical steps and realistic goals, tailoring approaches to each person and situation.

Therapeutic approaches and online delivery that fit your life

Keisha commonly uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to help identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT involves learning specific skills and practicing them between sessions to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and address patterns that get in the way of daily life. She also uses dialectical behavior therapy skills to teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT skills can be especially helpful for intense emotions, relationship conflicts, and managing urges. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Keisha will listen to goals, try strategies, and adjust methods based on what helps most. The process is collaborative and paced to match each person’s needs and preferences. Online therapy offers practical flexibility for busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation from home, while phone sessions provide an option when video isn’t possible. Live chat and text-based messaging can be useful between sessions for brief check-ins or skill practice. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into daily routines and keep momentum between appointments.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Keisha support?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy challenges, parenting issues, addictions, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, career strain, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Keisha practices a person-centered approach that combines practical skills with open conversation. Sessions aim to be collaborative and focused on tangible steps clients can use day to day.
What background does she bring to sessions?
She has 15 years of experience in counseling settings and uses that experience to guide treatment choices and skill teaching in sessions.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
Keisha is a licensed clinical social worker, NY LCSW 079644, and is located in New York.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with clients outside the country?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
15 years
Licensed
New York
Languages
English

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