Keisha Cherrington , LCSW

Keisha Cherrington is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York with 15 years of experience across a range of counseling settings. She has supported people facing depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, substance use disorders, and the effects of trauma or abuse, bringing practical strategies and steady support to each case.

Keisha centers her work on compassion and respect, tailoring care to the individual needs and strengths of each person she sees. She draws from a person-centered stance that prioritizes the client-therapist relationship, and integrates cognitive-behavioral therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, along with dialectical behavior therapy to build emotion regulation and interpersonal skills.

Her practice emphasizes collaboration and empowerment, helping clients identify goals, develop coping tools, and navigate life transitions. Keisha blends evidence-based techniques with a warm, respectful approach to create a space where clients can work toward meaningful change and improved well-being.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Care with Keisha Cherrington

Keisha Cherrington uses established, evidence-based methods to help clients address common mental health concerns. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety and to improve daily functioning. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and reducing self-destructive behaviors, which can be particularly helpful for clients coping with trauma or relationship challenges.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Keisha works with clients to explore their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts techniques over time so the plan remains aligned with progress and changing circumstances. This teamwork helps tailor care to what works best for each person.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to maintain continuity during life transitions. These options expand access to licensed professionals and allow clients to engage in consistent, goal-focused work from locations that suit them.