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Online therapist

Sharon Cyrus-Savary

Practical support for family stress and self worth

Credentials
LMHC
Experience
14 years
Licensed in
New York
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Sharon

Sharon Cyrus-Savary is a licensed mental health counselor in New York who focuses on stress, anxiety, family concerns, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and depression. She speaks directly to parents and caregivers who want clear, practical help. Sharon emphasizes clients' strengths and treats people as the experts of their own stories.

She acknowledges that starting therapy can feel hard and commends those who take that step. In sessions Sharon listens for how stress and past hurts affect day-to-day life.

Background and approach

She helps clients sort through family tensions and communication problems. Sharon also addresses issues like attachment, guilt and shame, money worries, workplace strain, and questions about life purpose. Her work leans on evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person.

She aims to build confidence and improve motivation while addressing mood struggles. Conversations are direct and focused on small, doable changes that add up over time. Sharon brings 14 years of professional experience to her practice.

Her New York license is LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She offers sessions in English and does not work with international clients at this time. Practical formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

To begin, people are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions that fit their needs.

How Sharon Helps Using Practical Therapy Methods Online

Sharon uses evidence-based techniques that focus on the problem at hand and on building skills that make daily life easier. One approach helps people manage anxiety and stress by teaching breathing, grounding, and step-by-step coping tools to use when feelings escalate. Another method looks at relationships and communication patterns to reduce conflict and strengthen connections within the family.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Sharon listens to each person's goals and tailors techniques to fit their situation, adjusting methods as progress is made. She treats clients as partners in deciding which strategies to try and how quickly to move forward.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for busy households. Video calls let people have real-time conversations from home, while phone sessions provide a simpler option for those who prefer voice only. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for short check-ins, quick coping reminders, and ongoing support between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit care into work, school, and family schedules while maintaining consistent contact with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Sharon typically address?
She works with stress, anxiety, family issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and depression, and also focuses on attachment, communication, guilt and shame, money worries, workplace issues, and women's concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
Sessions are practical and collaborative, with an emphasis on clients' strengths and doable steps to improve daily life and relationships.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 14 years of professional experience working with a range of mood and family-related concerns.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds the LMHC credential, listed as NY LMHC 005904, and practices in New York.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How are fees and getting started handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses 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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