Saudia Garnette , LCSW

Saudia Garnette is a licensed psychotherapist based in New York with five years of clinical experience supporting people through depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, addictions, anger, and self-esteem concerns. She practices as an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and blends evidence-based methods to create practical, results-oriented care. Her work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to examine how thoughts influence behavior, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance, motivational interviewing to encourage meaningful change, and mindfulness practices to help clients develop present-moment awareness.

Saudia emphasizes a solution-focused approach that centers each person s goals and strengths. She aims to create a therapeutic space where clients feel supported, understood, and free from judgment while they explore difficult emotions and life transitions. Her additional focus includes hospice and end-of-life counseling, offering specialized support for individuals and families facing end-of-life concerns. Saudia adapts her methods to the needs of each client, combining practical strategies with compassionate guidance to help people navigate stressors and build more fulfilling relationships and daily routines.

Therapeutic Approaches Adapted for Online Sessions

Saudia often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a practical approach that helps people identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and the behaviors that follow. CBT can be especially useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity - it can support emotional regulation and help with chronic worry or grief. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented style that helps clients explore their own reasons for change and build motivation for steps forward.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Saudia works with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals and will tailor techniques from these approaches to find the best fit over time. The therapeutic plan may evolve as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place via video calls, by phone, through live chat, or with text-based messaging - which makes it easier to fit care into a busy life. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver focused, ongoing support while adapting to each person s schedule and communication style.