Therapist profile
Jennifer (Jen) Sherman, LCMHC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - Family and parenting focus
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About Jennifer
Jennifer (Jen) Sherman is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with 12 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting strain, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and LGBT concerns, among other issues. Jen also addresses bipolar mood concerns, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
She uses straightforward, interactive sessions where conversation and practical skills are central. Sessions often focus on building coping skills, improving communication, and reducing anxiety through concrete steps. Jen draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and client-centered ideas to guide the work.
Her approach is direct and honest, with room for humor when it fits. She speaks plainly about problems like abandonment, attachment issues, blended family struggles, caregiver stress, body image, codependency, and family-of-origin concerns. Sessions commonly include skill practice, examining thought patterns, and steady goal setting.
Jen’s background includes private practice, university counseling, and work in grade schools. That mix informs a practical style that leans toward short-term strategies and longer-term insight work when needed. Parents and adults who are managing family tensions, separation, or caregiving demands often find focused, actionable support.
Outside of work she reads widely and spends time with her two kids, bringing a down-to-earth tone to sessions. To begin, readers should confirm current session options before booking.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and building practical coping skills.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Those skills can be useful for managing strong emotions and improving communication.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will help you and her decide together which methods fit your needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process can shift over time as goals change.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats she is offering now. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Ask about scheduling patterns and whether evening or weekend times are available when you complete the questionnaire.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
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Which concerns does she support?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, LGBT concerns, parenting strain, grief, relationship problems, bipolar mood concerns, anger, self-esteem and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is interactive and plainspoken, focusing on conversation, skill practice, and clear goals. She may use humor and aims for honest, practical sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of clinical experience gathered in private practice, university counseling, and grade school settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; exact pricing is provided during the booking flow.
What is the first step to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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