- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and MI methods
- Trauma and grief
About Karishma
Karishma Samaroo is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with nine years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are feeling stuck by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and self-esteem concerns. Her practice also addresses motivation and challenges linked to addiction and co-occurring mental health issues.
She draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to look at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems active. She also uses motivational interviewing to support people who want change but feel uncertain about how to begin. Psychodynamic work informs how past relationships and patterns can shape present feelings and reactions.
In sessions she helps people identify what is making them feel stuck and then tests small changes to see what helps. Conversations often focus on practical steps people can try between meetings and on understanding recurring emotional patterns. She also helps people manage crises like grief, separation, or the aftermath of abuse.
Her background includes years working with adults facing addiction and co-occurring disorders, alongside general mental health care. That experience shapes how she supports people who have complex or overlapping difficulties, including chronic illness or end-of-life concerns. Sessions are conducted in English and follow New York LMHC practice standards.
People looking for help after a job change, breakup, loss, or health change can expect straightforward discussion of options and next steps. To begin, prospective clients are asked to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Karishma commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in her work. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and helps people try different responses to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. Motivational Interviewing focuses on a person’s own reasons for change and supports commitment when someone feels uncertain or stuck.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. She will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. That collaboration means trying ideas, noticing what helps, and adjusting the approach over time.
Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals often find that working this way helps clients keep appointments around work, family, or medical schedules without promising any particular outcome.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help people with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and related problems like addiction and co-occurring disorders.
How does she approach feeling stuck?
Her approach uses cognitive behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and motivational interviewing to build readiness for change.
What is her experience with complex issues?
She has nine years of professional experience and several years specifically supporting adults with addiction and co-occurring mental health concerns.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing under New York state credentialing.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.