I believe that it takes strength and courage to ask for help when we are vulnerable. Sharing your challenges is not an easy task and can feel very unsettling. My goal is to support you in your journey with compassion, respect and kindness. I have had many times in my life when I have needed that supportive listener to help me process and reflect on what choices are in front of me. I want you to have an experience that is productive, fruitful and leaves you feeling better about yourself and your life. I want your to feel powerFULL, not powerless, in your life. And I work in ways that I think help people do just that.
My primary modality is Cognitive Behavior Therapy which helps us to see how our thoughts impact our actions and how we can shift this. In my own life I use mindfulness techniques to help me cope with life’s stressors and I try to share those methods with others so that they may benefit from this well researched way of remaining calm and centered. Focusing on the solutions is another way that I try to support a forward-thinking approach in therapy. I am strengths based and feminist in my approach with clients as well. That is to say that I recognize the good that people possess but also recognize the reality of things in the world around us, especially the disparities for women.
The areas that I have the most effectiveness include anxiety, challenges of parenting, self-esteem issues, women's issues. communication in relationships, family dynamic challenges, military life challenges and more. I have a BA in Psychology from Boston College and an Masters Degree in Social Work from University of Southern Maine. I am licensed as a Clinical Social Worker in the State of Virginia. I am married with 2 kids and 2 dogs. I look forward to helping you find the opportunity that often comes when we are faced with difficult times in our life.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Blended family issues, Family of origin issues, Family problems, First responder issues, Guilt and shame, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Self-harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
VA LCSW 0904006622
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Highly recommend! She is wise, kind, and overall a great therapist!
Written on Aug 23, 2021 after therapy with Sheri for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She’s very helpful and really listens. She has realistic suggestions and input
Written on Aug 10, 2021 after therapy with Sheri for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, parenting issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Sheri is very considerate, intelligent, down-to-earth, and simply knows how to talk to a person. She always gives great feedback, responds in a timely manner, and is knowledgeable in family, personal and work relationships.
Written on Aug 08, 2019 after therapy with Sheri for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Sheri is great! She gives me great advice and tools to make changes.
Written on Apr 30, 2019 after therapy with Sheri for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and parenting issues
I really appreciate Sheri's honesty. If I am facing a problem and there is something I can do to fix it, she will always help me work through it and find a solution, as well as help me create a plan to get to my solution. Her advice is very valuable and has proven to be useful every time I follow it.
Written on Nov 21, 2018 after therapy with Sheri for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and parenting issues
Sheri is a very flexible and helpful counselor.
Written on Jul 01, 2018 after therapy with Sheri for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and self esteem