- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Guilt and shame
About Gordon
Gordon Shearer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York with eight years of professional experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression. He also helps with issues such as communication problems, control struggles, forgiveness, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation and loneliness, men's issues, panic attacks, and social anxiety.
Gordon structures sessions around clear, practical conversation. He listens to what matters most and adapts the plan to those concerns. Sessions focus on identifying patterns that keep difficulties active and on small, manageable steps to change them.
His approach centers on evidence-based therapeutic techniques aimed at thinking patterns and behaviors. He guides clients through focused skill practice and reflective discussion. This can include strategies to manage panic symptoms, reduce compulsive responses, and work through shame linked to past events.
Gordon frames work as collaborative. He and the client review progress and adjust the plan as needed. He emphasizes straightforward feedback and concrete exercises between sessions when useful.
People come to him when they are carrying regret, stuck in self-blame, or feeling unable to move past mistakes. He helps people talk through how guilt and shame show up in daily life, and he supports practical ways to respond to those feelings rather than getting overwhelmed by them.
Evidence-based approaches and remote sessions
Gordon typically works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on thinking patterns and behavior. Cognitive-style approaches help identify and change unhelpful thoughts that fuel anxiety, panic, and shame. These methods teach practical exercises to test beliefs and reduce avoidance. Behavior-focused techniques emphasize small, repeated actions to change responses. For panic, this can mean gradual exposure to feared sensations and building tolerance. For addictions or impulsivity, the work centers on identifying triggers and practicing alternative behaviors. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Gordon will collaborate with each client to choose techniques that match their goals, needs, and preferences. He reviews progress and adjusts methods as the work unfolds. Confirm current session delivery options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when helpful, and remove travel time. They also let people join from locations that are more convenient, which can help keep appointments consistent and make regular work on guilt and shame more manageable.Areas of expertise
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression, and with related concerns such as communication problems, control issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame.
How would he approach feelings of guilt or shame?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help you notice how guilt or shame appear in thoughts and behaviors and to practice concrete strategies for responding differently.
How long has he been practicing?
He has eight years of professional experience as a social worker and clinician in mental health settings.
What are his professional credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What should I know about sessions and cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; confirm current pricing before you begin.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.