Sharon Persaud, LMSW, JD
Location
Telehealth in New York State
Services
Individual Therapy
Therapy for Adolescents and Young Adults
Parent and Caregiver Support
Specialties
Anxiety and stress
Depression
Trauma
Grief and loss
Family and relationship challenges
Life transitions
Emotional regulation
Self-doubt and low confidence
Parenting challenges
Caregiving stress
Cultural identity and adjustment
Immigrant experiences
Supporting parents of children with autism
When You’re Carrying Too Much and Second-Guessing Yourself
You may wake up already feeling overwhelmed by work, family responsibilities, and everything that needs your attention.
Your mind may keep going long after the day ends. You might replay conversations, worry about whether you made the right decision, or question your worth. Over time, stress, self-doubt, and emotional exhaustion can make it difficult to feel grounded or connected to yourself.
I’m Sharon Persaud, LMSW, JD. I work with adolescents and adults who want to better understand themselves, communicate more clearly, and feel more confident handling life’s challenges.
Why Work With Me
My style is calm, direct, culturally sensitive, and supportive.
I listen closely and help you make sense of what feels confusing or overwhelming. Together, we look at what’s working and what’s not while finding practical ways to manage stress, communicate more clearly, and feel more grounded.
I balance empathy with gentle accountability and work especially well with people who want to understand themselves more deeply while also making practical changes.
If you are looking for a quick fix or for a therapist to tell you exactly what choices to make, my approach may not be the best fit.
My Approach to Therapy
I believe therapy works best when you feel heard, understood, and actively involved in the process.
Together, we look at the thoughts, patterns, relationships, and experiences that may be affecting how you feel and respond. From there, we can build practical coping skills and identify small, steady changes that fit your life.
I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, mindfulness-based techniques, and Family Systems approaches.
My goal is to help you understand yourself more clearly, build confidence, and handle life’s challenges with greater calm and intention.
What Working With Me Is Like
In sessions, I am warm, reflective, practical, and direct when needed.
We may explore where certain thoughts, behaviors, or reactions come from while also looking at what is working, what is not, and what you can do differently now.
I may help you recognize a pattern sooner, pause before reacting, communicate more clearly, or set a boundary without as much guilt.
Progress does not have to happen all at once. Small, steady changes can help you feel more grounded, trust yourself more, and respond to challenges with greater intention.
Getting To Know Me
I bring more than 40 years of experience in social work and human services, including 31 years with the federal government’s immigration service.
My background includes work with foster children, inpatient psychiatry, high school students, older adults in nursing home care, and people from a wide range of cultural backgrounds.
Growing up in a multicultural family and navigating major life transitions have also shaped the way I understand resilience, cultural identity, adjustment, and the importance of feeling understood.
Outside of being a therapist, I enjoy spending time in nature, traveling, exploring new cultures and cuisines, and writing personal reflections and stories.
Begin Online Therapy in New York
You do not have to work through everything alone.
We can start by looking at what feels overwhelming, what is working, and what is not. From there, we can identify practical tools and small, steady changes that help you feel more grounded and confident.
If you are looking for culturally sensitive therapy that combines empathy, gentle accountability, and practical support, you can reach out to Lightpath Counseling Group.
Clinical Training & Credentials
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Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Juris Doctor, JD -
Master of Social Work, Hunter College School of Social Work
Juris Doctor, City University at Queens College Law School
Bachelor’s Degree, State University at Stony Brook
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Techniques
Family Systems
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More than 40 years in social work and human services
31 years with the federal government’s immigration service
Experience in foster care
Experience in inpatient psychiatry
Experience supporting high school students
Experience working with older adults in nursing home care
Experience with culturally diverse populations
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Leadership and quality-improvement commendations during a 31-year federal career
Supervision of multidisciplinary teams
Development of staff training programs
Community outreach and client support initiatives
Mentoring of new clinicians
Collaboration with schools and healthcare providers
When You Feel Nothing Changes
If part of you is tired of going in circles, that matters. If you’re at the point where you almost make a decision and then pull yourself back, that matters too. Lightpath Counseling Group offers in-person therapy in Port Jefferson and virtual sessions across New York. You don’t have to have the right words. You don’t have to have it figured out.