Welcome. You have taken the first step in healing by simply Showing Up and I would be honored to guide you in your healing.
My philosophy is rooted in five foundational aspects. The first is Compassionate Curiosity, question everything. The second is Angeles Arrien’s, “The Four-Fold Way” - Show Up, Pay Attention, Tell the Truth (without judgement), and Don’t Be Attached to the Results. The third is Mindfulness and Beginner’s Mind, particularly in observing and questioning our automatic thoughts and beliefs. The fourth is, each of us is on our own journey, and it is not my place to, nor could I, dictate yours. And the fifth is, Acceptance over Resistance.
Regardless of a your “presenting problem”, I generally come from an attachment perspective. I am fully trained in three trauma treatment modalities; Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Brain Spotting (BSP), and the Comprehensive Resource Model (CRM). In addition, I have a lot of training in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). While I am trained in these modalities, I do not use any of them independently. Rather, I use them in combination...along with my own additions and modifications.
I began my career in 2000 working in a residential treatment center for eating disorders. In 2002, I received my Master's in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University in Los Angeles. I've spent the majority of my career working in residential and day treatment programs and I have a private practice in Woodland Hills, California.
My specialties are eating disorders, trauma, couples and all of the aspects within each (depression, anxiety, relationship issues, etc.)
I very much look forward to meeting you.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Intimacy-related issues, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Body image, Communication problems, Control issues, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Life purpose, Men's issues, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gottman Method, Imago Relationship Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
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Hit it off immediately and breaking ground already. Gratitude
Written on Jan 21, 2023 after therapy with Sherry for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
I’m so grateful to have found Sherry on betterhelp. It took a little bit to find the right therapist, but I’m glad that I hung in there. Sherry has been so helpful and is really knowledgeable in many different therapy modalities. I’m finally on a healing journey thanks to her!
Written on Jul 15, 2022 after therapy with Sherry for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
Sherry has helped me overcome a traumatic experience which I had this year through EMDR therapy. I am so grateful that I feel much lighter and I am ready for the next step in my life. Thank you Sherry!
Written on Jun 09, 2022 after therapy with Sherry for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief
Sherry is extremely experienced and kind. I feel so grateful to have her advice and support.
Written on Mar 26, 2022 after therapy with Sherry for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and eating disorders