Keisha Cherrington , LCSW

Keisha Cherrington is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York with 15 years of experience in a range of counseling environments. She has supported people facing depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, substance use disorders, and those who have experienced trauma or abuse. Keisha emphasizes compassionate, respectful care and centers each interaction on the person she is working with, tailoring treatment to the needs and strengths of each individual.

Her practice draws on cognitive-behavioral techniques to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, and on dialectical behavior strategies to build emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. Keisha integrates a person-centered stance throughout treatment to create an empowering and collaborative therapeutic relationship.

Clients who work with Keisha can expect an approach focused on practical skills, emotional validation, and long-term coping strategies. As an LCSW, she blends clinical training with real-world experience to help people navigate life transitions and regain balance and resilience.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Support

Keisha commonly uses cognitive-behavioral therapy to help clients identify patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress and to develop practical strategies for change. This approach is often useful for symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.

She also incorporates dialectical behavior therapy skills to strengthen emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. These skills can be particularly helpful for managing intense emotions, relationship challenges, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Keisha works collaboratively with each person to determine which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they adapt strategies over time to ensure the work remains relevant and accessible.

Online therapy with Keisha is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support while balancing work, family, and other commitments, and they allow licensed professionals to deliver focused, evidence-informed care in ways that suit each client.