Therapist profile
Cherri McCord, LPC, LPC-MHSP
Licensed counselor - parenting and life stress
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- Client-centered
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Cherri
Cherri McCord is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and LPC-MHSP practicing in Tennessee with 14 years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, parenting strain, relationship problems, anger, self-esteem concerns, and career questions. She also addresses specific issues such as bipolar mood concerns, adoption and foster care matters, caregiver stress, and life transitions.
Her approach draws on client-centered methods. She listens first and helps people notice what matters most to them. She uses practical skills from cognitive behavioral therapy to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She also brings techniques from dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness to manage intense emotions and reduce reactivity.
In sessions she helps people set clear goals and practice new ways of responding to old problems. She may use motivational interviewing to support commitment when someone is trying to change habits related to substance use or other behaviors. Sessions are conversational and focused on small, doable steps that can fit into daily life.
Cherri has worked across a range of life circumstances for over a decade. She is familiar with co-occurring issues and the strain that caregiving, infertility, separation, and adoption-related challenges can place on a person. She helps adults sort priorities and build routines that lessen overwhelm.
Her practice is conducted in English and she does not take international clients. Before booking, confirm the current session formats offered so they match your needs.
How sessions work
How Cherri uses practical therapies online
Client-centered therapy begins by focusing on what matters to the person. The therapist listens and helps the client identify priorities, values, and goals. This approach supports adults who are sorting parenting strain, relationship tension, or life transitions.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It gives clear tools for testing unhelpful thoughts and practicing different behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress that affects daily routines.
Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, offers skills for handling strong emotions and reducing reactive responses. It includes techniques for distress tolerance and improving communication in tense moments.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and help decide which methods fit the client's needs, goals, and preferences. That conversation is collaborative and may change over time as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Ask about available session lengths and whether video or phone is offered when you schedule.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Missouri, Tennessee
Languages
English
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What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, parenting strain, relationship and anger issues, self-esteem and career concerns, and bipolar mood challenges.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered approach combined with practical methods from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to focus on skills and small changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional experience working with adults across a range of life and mental health concerns.
What credentials and region apply?
She is an LPC and LPC-MHSP and practices in Tennessee.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm the current online and in-person options before scheduling.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started if I want to meet with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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