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Hi, I’m Sheryl, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 12 years of experience supporting individuals through life’s challenges. My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and client-centered—I believe healing happens in a space where you feel safe, heard, respected and validated.

I specialize in working with individuals facing key issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship struggles, life transitions, and work. I tailor my approach to meet the unique needs of each person. I often incorporate CBT, DBT, mindfulness, psychodynamic therapy, psycho therapeutic therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and short focused Brief Therapy depending on what best supports your goals.

I’ve worked in a variety of settings, including schools and hospitals. Whether you're seeking clarity, growth, or relief, I’m here to walk alongside you as you navigate your journey.

Jackie Verdura is passionate about creating safe, supportive spaces where people feel heard and valued. With a focus on practical solutions and empathy, Jackie helps individuals navigate challenges with confidence and care. Jackie believes mental health is a journey best taken together, and works to make every interaction approachable and uplifting

I’m a licensed clinical social worker who works with adults around anxiety, mood concerns, relationships, and feeling stuck in patterns that don’t seem to change. I care a lot about creating a real, human connection in therapy—not just giving advice or tools. My style is warm and collaborative, but also honest and thoughtful. I believe therapy works best when support and personal responsibility go hand in hand.

Growing up, I was the youngest child to two married migrants from the little island of Barbados in the Caribbean Sea. My happy story quickly changed to being the last daughter to a divorced, single mom, raising three children on her own in Brooklyn, NY.

We bounced around a lot. Our home was an open door. Our family was tight. But this also meant I had tons of extended family. The love was real but so were the emotions.

My identity was ever-changing. I was often interested in a bunch of things. It was so hard to figure out what I wanted to be in life. I struggled in college. It took me longer than my friends to graduate. But I found my purpose.

The issues plaguing the Black community today were essentially the reason why I became a Social Worker. What led me to my career as a therapist was the consistent wall I couldn’t get past when looking for a therapist of my own.

My criteria:

Black.

Young.

Female.

Authentic.

Down to Earth.

Tell it like it is attitude.

Basically, I was looking for myself! I never found her until way after I was already deep into my career as a psychotherapist. I often think back to those days where I felt stuck, anxious, overwhelmed, and confused about my next steps in life.

This is why being a therapist is so important to me. More importantly, being a Black therapist. I want to be that person someone is looking for and I pray our spirits connect in a way that we can get down to business and work together to evoke change.

I’m the therapist that moves at your pace. I listen. I ask a whole lot of questions. I push you to seek clarity and to also acknowledge your limitations, behaviors, and thoughts that may not be working for you. We talk about growth. We take things one step at a time. We explore future goals and plans to get there. We work ish out!

And in all that we acknowledge trauma. We overcome anxiety. We rise above depression. We figure out career and life paths. We sleep better. We communicate better. We ultimately feel better and most importantly treat ourselves better.

This is therapy. In a nutshell. Sounds super easy but this ish is hard work.

Through an individualized therapeutic approach, I explore the unconscious motivations that prevent clients from reaching their goals. I practice cognitive and behavioral therapy and can assist clients with depression, anxiety, trauma, career, relationship and behavioral issues. Life experience and maturity enable me to help clients pursue their journey to personal and professional fulfillment.

Nice to meet you! I am a social worker with over a decade of experience providing clinical care. I received my Master of Social Work from Hunter College and have completed post-graduate training in Sex Therapy with Ackerman Institute for the Family.

My experience is working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, and neurodivergence, particularly at the intersection of relationships, gender, and sexual orientation. I work with all adult individuals and specialize in CNM and kink.

I am a board-certified adult/consult-liaison psychiatrist, who is currently practicing in NYC. Patients who enter treatment with me can expect to receive holistic and individualized care for their mental and emotional needs.