Therapist profile
Sherry Bougard, LCSW
LCSW focused on stress and family concerns
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- CBT
- Mindfulness
- Trauma focus
About Sherry
Sherry Bougard is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Tennessee with 10 years of professional experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression. She also supports clients facing life changes, parenting concerns, grief, and relationship challenges.
Sherry uses straightforward conversation to help people sort through what feels most urgent. Sessions focus on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior and trying small changes that make daily life easier. She combines practical skills with deeper reflection to address both current problems and their roots.
Her work often draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thinking. She also uses mindfulness practices to help calm racing thoughts. For people dealing with trauma, she incorporates trauma-focused ideas aimed at reducing overwhelming reactions over time.
People come to her with a wide range of worries, from burnout and caregiver stress to intimacy-related issues and financial concerns. She also addresses topics such as abandonment, communication problems, chronic illness challenges, and feelings of isolation.
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Sherry helps people set realistic steps and track small wins. She encourages clients to try practical strategies between sessions and to review what is or isn’t working.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Sherry commonly draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. CBT breaks down stressful problems into clearer pieces so practical steps can be tried between sessions. She also uses mindfulness techniques to teach simple attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and improve focus.She may also use motivational interviewing when people feel stuck about change. That method uses guided questions to strengthen personal reasons for taking small steps, which can be helpful for goals like parenting routines, managing mood, or addressing substance use concerns. Choosing the right mix of methods is collaborative. She will work with each person to match approaches to their goals and comfort level, and adjust the plan over time.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find that doing therapy remotely helps them keep progress steady while juggling parenting and work demands.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Tennessee, Texas
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, parenting concerns, relationship and family-related issues, grief, and caregiving strain.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach mixes practical skills and reflective work. She uses clear conversation to identify patterns and try small changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional experience working with adults on a variety of emotional and life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in Tennessee and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How do sessions and costs work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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