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Dr. Doreen Stewart

Experienced New York LMHC focusing on practical solutions

LMHC New York

Experience
30 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Parenting
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Doreen

Dr. Doreen Stewart brings three decades of clinical experience as an LMHC based in New York, guiding adults through a wide range of life challenges.

Background and approach

She combines a warm, collaborative presence with evidence-informed techniques to help clients address stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, trauma, anger, workplace concerns, and other mood and adjustment issues. Her practice emphasizes listening without judgment while working alongside clients to set and pursue realistic goals.

Her approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with Acceptance and Commitment and Client-Centered methods, supplemented by motivational interviewing and solution-focused strategies when appropriate. This blend allows her to tailor interventions to each person's needs, whether the focus is on coping with life changes, improving communication, addressing panic or social anxiety, or exploring life purpose and forgiveness.

Sessions aim to build practical skills and insight that support lasting change and healthier functioning. Dr.

Stewart makes herself available through a variety of online formats for adults seeking flexible care. She invites prospective clients to take the first step by completing a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling according to her availability.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care



Dr. Stewart commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, panic, and workplace stress. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which supports people in clarifying values and learning to accept difficult emotions while taking committed action toward meaningful life goals. Both approaches emphasize practical skills and structured steps that can be applied between sessions to support daily functioning and emotional resilience.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative rather than predetermined. She works with each client to explore goals, preferences, and responses to different techniques, adjusting the plan as needed so therapeutic work aligns with the client's priorities and pace.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility for people balancing work, family, and other commitments. These options make it easier to attend regularly, practice skills in real time, and maintain continuity of care when schedules or circumstances change.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
Her practice focuses on issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, career and workplace problems, relationship and family concerns, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She works in a collaborative, nonjudgmental way and uses evidence-informed counseling tools to help clients set and reach practical goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 30 years of experience working with adult populations and has spent decades helping people navigate major life transitions and emotional challenges.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a licensed mental health counselor with the credential NY LMHC 002718 and practices from New York.
Does she work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Her practice operates in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible options for therapy.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefParenting issuesSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsForgivenessIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English