Dr. Sharifa Armorer, LCSW-R

Dr. Sharifa Armorer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and psychotherapist who brings a holistic, goal-oriented approach to supporting individuals, families, couples and groups. With 26 years of experience, she blends clinical mental health practice with complementary modalities, including sound healing, play therapy for children and adolescents, and training as a Reiki practitioner and instructor. She also holds a Doctorate in Traditional Naturopathy - a graduate-level degree focused on holistic health traditions - and applies that broad perspective to help clients address everyday stressors and more complex concerns.

She offers treatment that attends to both past influences and present challenges, guiding clients to identify obstacles and work toward measurable outcomes. Her work is solution-focused and goal oriented, emphasizing collaboration so clients determine priorities and shape their path forward. Dr. Armorer is warm and welcoming and aims to create an environment where people of varied backgrounds can pursue healing, build skills and restore balance over time. Her practice integrates clinical techniques with holistic tools to support emotional wellbeing one session at a time, helping clients move from identification of issues to practical resolution.

Integrative therapeutic approaches for online care

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on identifying and reshaping emotional responses within relationships. It helps people and couples understand attachment patterns and build more secure connections by exploring feelings, interactions and underlying needs.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and practical skills for regulating stress and anxiety. Through simple attention and breathing practices, it supports greater emotional balance and resilience when coping with daily pressures.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, client-centered method that helps clarify personal motivation for change. It is useful for addressing ambivalence around habits, addictions or lifestyle shifts by strengthening commitment to achievable goals.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Armorer works collaboratively with clients to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals and preferences. Licensed professionals and therapists often blend methods to tailor care and support progress in ways that feel personally meaningful.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, manage geographic constraints and maintain continuity of care during life transitions.