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- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Trauma and anger
About Gordon
LCSW Gordon Shearer is a licensed clinical social worker in New York with 8 years of professional experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression. He also addresses communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation and loneliness, men's issues, panic disorder, and social anxiety and phobia.
Gordon uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations and practical work in sessions. He adapts the way he talks and plans treatment to the situation a person brings. Sessions look at immediate problems and skills that can help in day-to-day life.
He aims to be respectful and sensitive in session. That means listening carefully to what someone says and checking in about what helps and what does not. The focus is on short, useful steps as well as deeper patterns that keep causing pain.
People who come for help can expect clear goals and regular review of progress. Gordon pays attention to how emotions, behavior, and relationships connect. He also works on concrete skills for managing panic, lowering anxiety, and reducing urges tied to addictive behaviors.
His practice is based in New York and sessions are conducted in English. If you want to explore starting therapy, follow the stated booking steps to complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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Evidence-based approaches and remote sessions
Gordon works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and emotional understanding. One common approach uses structured, skill-based work to reduce anxiety and panic by teaching breathing, grounding, and stepwise exposure to feared situations. Another approach focuses on behavior change and coping strategies to address addictive urges and impulse control, helping people plan alternatives and manage triggers.Choosing the right method is part of the work. Gordon collaborates with each person to identify what feels useful, tests techniques, and adjusts the plan based on progress and preferences. That collaborative process helps decide whether more skills practice or deeper exploration is needed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals commonly use these benefits to help maintain consistency and make regular sessions more practical for daily life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression. He also focuses on related issues like panic attacks, social anxiety, and men's issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts conversations and plans to each person's situation. The approach mixes problem-focused work with skill building and reflection.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional work experience as a social worker. That experience shapes how he structures sessions and tracks progress.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York. His practice is located in New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are offered to people within the regions he serves.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the booking process.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That process connects you to his booking flow.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.