Dr. Sheriffa Gallwey, LCSW-R, LCSW

Dr. Sheriffa Gallwey brings more than 25 years of clinical experience to her work with individuals, families, and groups, offering steady guidance for a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, parenting challenges, career transitions, physical trauma, and emotional abuse. She uses an adaptable, evidence-informed approach that blends cognitive and dialectical behavioral principles with sensitivity to each person’s history and current situation.

Her practice emphasizes collaboration and practical goal-setting, breaking larger objectives into achievable milestones so progress feels manageable rather than overwhelming. Dr. Gallwey’s manner is both supportive and engaged, helping clients explore patterns, build skills, and restore balance in daily life.

Dr. Gallwey holds the credentials LCSW and LCSW-R, which identify her as a licensed clinical social worker with advanced clinical licensure. She is licensed to practice in New Jersey, New York, and Florida and has worked across clinical settings with people facing issues such as trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, parenting and family concerns, ADHD, and coping with life changes. Prospective clients can expect a thoughtful, individualized process focused on clear goals and steady progress toward meaningful outcomes.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Sheriffa Gallwey integrates several evidence-informed methods to meet different needs. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding patterns that develop in close relationships and how early bonds influence present-day trust, intimacy, and communication; it can be useful for people struggling with abandonment, relationship cycles, or family conflict. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client’s own experience, providing an accepting, empathic space where individuals can explore values, strengths, and goals at their own pace; this approach helps with issues like low self-esteem, life transitions, and decision-making. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors by teaching practical strategies for managing symptoms and building coping skills, often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Gallwey collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit best given their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds, making treatment a cooperative effort.

Online therapy with Dr. Gallwey offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These modalities make it easier to maintain consistent care around work, family, and geographic constraints, allowing clients to access licensed professionals in ways that suit their schedules and daily lives.