Saudia Garnette

Saudia Garnette is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in New York. She brings five years of clinical experience to sessions and focuses on helping people with depression, anxiety, relationship strain, and anger. She also supports people facing grief and end-of-life issues through hospice and end-of-life counseling.

Saudia uses practical, evidence-informed approaches to help people change patterns that cause distress. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, and she uses Motivational Interviewing to build the drive to make different choices. Mindfulness practices are offered to help people notice emotions and reduce reactivity.

In sessions she aims for a solution-oriented style that is straightforward and supportive. Conversations are meant to feel respectful and nonjudgmental while focusing on steps a person can try between meetings. She emphasizes small, manageable changes rather than sweeping promises.

Her work includes helping people who struggle with substance use and low self-esteem. She also supports those coping with major life transitions or the anticipatory grief that can come with serious illness or hospice care. Saudia explains options and works with each person to pick approaches that fit their goals.

People considering therapy are invited to ask about how her methods might apply to their situation. The first step is a brief matching process and scheduling to find a convenient time to begin.

How CBT, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing work online

Saudia uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change the thinking and behavior patterns that fuel anxiety, depression, and anger. In plain terms CBT breaks problems into small parts and tests new ways of thinking and acting to see what helps.

She also teaches simple mindfulness techniques to increase awareness of emotions and reduce automatic reactivity. These exercises help people notice feelings without immediately acting on them, which can be useful for stress and anger. Motivational Interviewing is used to strengthen a person's own reasons for change and to build momentum for healthier choices when motivation is low.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Saudia will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped in the past. She aims to adapt methods so they make sense for daily life and for the issues the person brings to sessions.

Session formats are not listed here, so confirm the current options before booking. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and help sessions fit into a busy week. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed, or reduce travel time so therapy is easier to keep up with.