About Gordon
Gordon Shearer is a licensed clinical social worker based in New York. He has eight years of professional experience helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress and anxiety. Gordon aims to offer straightforward, respectful care for people who want clearer thinking and steadier days.
He listens first and tailors conversations to each person's needs. Sessions focus on practical steps you can try between meetings. Gordon emphasizes small, manageable changes rather than big, sudden overhauls.
Background and approach
People come to him for worries that show up as panic attacks, social anxiety, or constant tension. He also addresses depression, anger, substance concerns, and trauma or abuse when they get in the way of daily life. Gordon will help you map out which problems to tackle first and set realistic goals.
His background as a New York LCSW means he draws on a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques. He explains options in plain language and works with you to choose what feels right. Expect a collaborative process with clear next steps after each session.
Gordon works with issues like communication problems, control struggles, guilt and shame, and feelings of isolation. He also helps men deal with role and identity pressures. The overall aim is to reduce distress and increase practical coping skills you can use every day.
Evidence-based techniques and flexible online care
Gordon uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage anxiety and related concerns. He focuses on approaches that teach concrete skills for coping with panic attacks and social anxiety. He also uses methods that help people process trauma and reduce depression symptoms by identifying patterns and practicing new responses.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Gordon will talk through options with each person and suggest techniques based on goals, comfort level, and the problems you bring. Together you decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as you make progress.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit your life. Video calls allow face-to-face work when that helps. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging offer brief, ongoing support between meetings. These options make it simpler to keep momentum while juggling work, family, or other commitments.
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- Experience
- 8 years
- Licensed
- New York
- Languages
- English
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