Dr. Sharifa Armorer , LCSW-R

Dr. Sharifa Armorer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-R) and psychotherapist who blends clinical training with holistic practices to support individuals, couples, families, and groups. With 26 years of experience, she brings a goal-focused, solution-oriented approach to challenges such as stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, parenting, career issues, self-esteem, and intimacy-related difficulties. She also supports clients facing emptiness, forgiveness, impulsivity, life purpose, self-love, and young adult transitions.

Her practice integrates traditional mental health methods with complementary modalities - she is a sound healer, a Reiki practitioner and instructor, and holds a Doctorate in Traditional Naturopathy. She is also trained in child and adolescent play therapy, which informs her work with younger clients and family dynamics. Dr. Armorer notes a preference for practical, measurable progress and collaborates with clients to define clear goals and steps toward change.

Clients can expect a warm, welcoming professional who values partnership and active engagement in the therapeutic process. Dr. Armorer emphasizes building on strengths while addressing past and present issues to support sustained wellbeing and meaningful life change.

Integrative Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Armorer draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to help clients explore and reshape patterns in close relationships; EFT focuses on identifying emotional responses and creating new, secure ways of connecting, which can be useful for couples and attachment-related concerns. Mindfulness Therapy is used to build present-moment awareness and self-compassion; brief mindfulness practices help reduce reactivity and support coping with stress, anxiety, and mood challenges. Solution-Focused Therapy complements these approaches by concentrating on strengths, practical goals, and small, achievable steps toward change - a helpful fit for clients seeking measurable progress and clear direction.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Dr. Armorer works collaboratively with each person to determine which combination of methods best suits their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as work progresses. Clients are invited to participate actively in shaping the process.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect with licensed professionals and therapists. Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, manage geographic constraints, and maintain continuity of care across locations.