- ACT methods
- CBT techniques
- Solution-focused
About Doreen
Dr. Doreen Stewart is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with 30 years of experience. She works with adults on a range of concerns the biography lists, including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, and social anxiety and phobia. Her background emphasizes practical counseling methods and steady support during difficult times.
She listens with attention and uses evidence-informed tools to help people clarify goals. Sessions focus on what is getting in the way day to day and on small steps that can make life feel more manageable. Conversations often include strategies to manage panic or to reduce avoidance in social situations.
Dr. Stewart draws from cognitive behavioral approaches to identify patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help people notice values and make choices that fit those values. Solution-focused techniques are used to build quick, practical changes when they fit the client's needs.
Motivational Interviewing is part of the way she supports people who are making changes around substance use, routines, or other habits. Client-centered elements mean sessions are paced to the individual, with the therapist following the person's concerns rather than imposing a rigid plan.
The overall emphasis is clear and concrete: define a problem, try an approach, and adjust based on what helps. People who prefer straightforward conversation and practical steps may find this approach a good fit.
Approaches used in online sessions
Dr. Stewart commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and trying small experiments to change them, which can help with panic, worry, and avoidance. ACT emphasizes noticing what matters to a person and taking actions that align with those values even when uncomfortable feelings are present, which can help with anxiety and life changes.Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and try methods together to see what fits. Adjustments are made based on what the client reports is helpful and what feels workable in daily life.
The practical benefits of working online include fitting sessions into a busy schedule, reducing travel time, and making it easier to check in during workday breaks. Because the biography does not list specific online formats, confirm current session options before booking so you know the available ways to meet. The focus remains on finding methods that fit the client's needs and goals rather than on a particular delivery style.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and family issues, anger, career changes, ADHD, and social anxiety and phobia among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are practical and conversational. She uses goal-focused work and step-by-step strategies rather than long, abstract discussions.
How long has she practiced?
She has 30 years of experience working in mental health settings and with adult clients.
Where does she practice and what are her credentials?
She is a New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor (NY LMHC) and practices in New York.
Can I have sessions in another language?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and how much do they cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.