Karishma Samaroo , LMHC

Karishma Samaroo is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with 9 years of clinical experience. She concentrates on supporting adults facing stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and struggles with self-esteem and depression. Over several years she has counseled individuals coping with addiction, mental health challenges, and co-occurring disorders, helping them clarify goals and build sustainable coping strategies.

Karishma uses cognitive behavioral techniques to examine the thoughts and behaviors that maintain distress, guiding clients to identify patterns and develop practical skills for change. She also incorporates motivational interviewing to bolster readiness and commitment when people are considering significant life changes, and draws on psychodynamic ideas to explore how earlier relationships and experiences continue to shape current reactions. Her approach balances insight into root causes with actionable steps that promote emotional regulation and healthier relationships.

Karishma aims to collaborate with each person to create a tailored plan that fits their needs and pace. She provides therapy in English and holds the LMHC credential, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Karishma Samaroo brings together several evidence-informed approaches in online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with more adaptive patterns - it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Motivational Interviewing helps people explore their ambivalence about change and strengthen their own motivation to take steps toward healthier choices - it is helpful for addiction, readiness to change, and lifestyle adjustments. Psychodynamic therapy looks at how past relationships and early experiences shape present feelings and reactions, offering insight into patterns that contribute to ongoing difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Karishma collaborates with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time to support progress in a way that feels manageable and meaningful.

Online therapy with a licensed professional offers flexibility - sessions can happen by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit consistent care into a busy life. These options allow clients to access support from home, maintain continuity when schedules change, and use modalities that match their communication style.