- Stress and anxiety
- Life changes
- CBT and ACT
About Doreen
Dr. Doreen Stewart is a New York licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, with 30 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, self-esteem and mood concerns. She also helps people dealing with addiction, relationship and family issues, trauma and anger.
Dr. Stewart uses straightforward, evidence-informed methods in sessions. She listens and works with clients to set realistic goals. Sessions draw on cognitive behavioral techniques, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, motivational interviewing and solution-focused work to address current problems and coping skills.
Many people come when life changes leave them unsure what comes next. Dr. Stewart helps people name what matters, test small changes, and practice new ways of responding. She also supports people managing ADHD, panic, social anxiety, workplace stress and feelings of isolation.
Her approach is practical and collaborative. She guides problem-solving, builds communication skills, and helps people examine unhelpful thought patterns. Motivational interviewing is used when people are weighing change or struggling with addictive behavior.
Clients are invited to take small, manageable steps between sessions. Sessions focus on what’s happening now and on skills that people can use in daily life. To begin, users are asked to complete the platform matching questionnaire and schedule a first session using the See online therapy options button.
How Dr. Stewart uses evidence-based approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and practice small actions that align with those values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of depression, panic, and social anxiety. Motivational Interviewing supports people who are weighing change, such as addressing addictive behaviors or making work and lifestyle shifts.The therapist views choosing an approach as a collaborative process. She will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and current challenges, and suggest methods that fit those needs. That plan can be adjusted as work proceeds so the approach stays relevant to what the person wants to achieve.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or enabling people to meet without needing to be on camera. These practical benefits help sessions fit around work, parenting, and day-to-day responsibilities without presuming a particular format.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma, anger, ADHD and related concerns.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses practical, evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and motivational interviewing to help people test changes and build coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Dr. Stewart has 30 years of experience working with adult populations in counseling roles.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMHC licensed in New York and practices with that credential in New York.
What languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.