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Elizabeth Chery

Elizabeth Chery

LCSW

Therapist · New York · 6+ years of experience

Practical, compassionate support for strong emotions

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Addiction concerns
  • Self-esteem work

About Elizabeth

Elizabeth Chery is a licensed clinical social worker in New York with six years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, low self-esteem, depression, relationship strain, anger, and career-related pressures. She aims to meet people where they are and to make the first step feel manageable.

Elizabeth uses respectful, sensitive, and compassionate communication in sessions. She adapts conversations and plans to what each person needs rather than following a one-size-fits-all script. Sessions focus on practical steps you can try between meetings as well as clearer ways to understand difficult feelings.

Her work includes addressing trauma and abuse histories, intimacy-related concerns, and caregiving or chronic illness stress. She also supports people coping with feelings of isolation, grief, or major life transitions like separation or aging challenges. When substance use is part of the picture, she combines attention to motivation with practical relapse-prevention planning.

Elizabeth frames progress as a series of small, achievable changes. She encourages clients to set realistic goals and track what helps. She checks in on coping skills, boundaries, and communication patterns over time to build stronger everyday habits.

People who choose her often want straightforward, collaborative help for recurring emotional challenges. She invites prospective clients to take the first step and complete the intake steps to begin matching and scheduling.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

New York

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Elizabeth draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on building skills and addressing unhelpful patterns. One common approach teaches concrete coping skills for managing anxiety and anger, like brief grounding exercises and step-by-step plans for responding to triggers. Another approach helps people examine thoughts and behaviors that keep them stuck, working to replace negative thinking with more balanced alternatives.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your goals, try a few methods, and adjust the plan based on what feels helpful. Together you pair practical exercises with conversation about life circumstances to create a workable plan.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when a full session is not possible. It can also allow sessions during work breaks or between appointments, which helps maintain progress even with a packed schedule.

At a glance

Listed location
New York
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English
License (New York)
LCSW · No. 088091
NPI
1841646858

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Elizabeth commonly address?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship strain, anger, self-esteem concerns, trauma, and career pressures.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She uses respectful and compassionate conversation and adapts plans to each person’s needs, focusing on practical steps and clearer understanding of feelings.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has six years of professional work experience as a clinician in New York.

What credentials and region apply to her practice?

She holds an LCSW credential and practices in New York.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are session costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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