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Karishma Samaroo, LMHC

New York LMHC for stress and trauma
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma and grief
  • Addiction and recovery

About Karishma Samaroo

Karishma Samaroo is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with nine years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping adults manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and depression, and has spent several years supporting people coping with addiction and co-occurring mental health concerns.

Drawing primarily from cognitive behavioral approaches, she helps clients identify the patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to frustration, anger, anxiety, and sadness. By exploring those underlying dynamics, she aims to increase insight and help clients develop practical strategies for day-to-day life. Her work also incorporates motivational interviewing to support readiness for change and psychodynamic ideas to explore how past relationships and experiences shape present struggles.

Samaroo blends these methods to tailor care to each person, balancing skill-building with deeper exploration so treatment aligns with individual needs and goals. She works through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible options for connection. As an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor (NY LMHC 014036) she brings focused experience and a thoughtful, collaborative approach to therapy.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Karishma Samaroo have?

Karishma Samaroo has 9 years of experience.

Is Karishma Samaroo a licensed therapist?

Yes, she holds the LMHC credential. LMHC stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor and her license is NY LMHC 014036.

In which languages does Karishma Samaroo provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Karishma Samaroo located?

She is located in New York.

How can I work with Karishma Samaroo as my therapist?

You can work with Karishma Samaroo through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Karishma Samaroo work with international clients?

Karishma Samaroo does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Karishma Samaroo cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Karishma Samaroo integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing into online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a practical, skills-focused approach that helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors - it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Motivational Interviewing centers on exploring a person’s motivation and ambivalence about change to build commitment and momentum for goals such as recovery from substance use or lifestyle adjustments.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Samaroo treats that choice as collaborative. She assesses a person’s needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts techniques over time so therapy stays aligned with what matters most to the client.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity of care, and access licensed professionals from a location that works for the client.

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