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Cherri McCord, LPC, LPC-MHSP
Tennessee
Licensed Professional Counselor - mood and addictions
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Cherri
Cherri McCord is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and LPC-MHSP with 14 years of experience. She practices in Tennessee and focuses on concerns such as depression, anxiety, addictions, stress, and coping with life changes. Cherri lists Cognitive Behavioral Therapy among her main approaches and combines practical techniques with talk-based sessions. She works in English and does not accept international clients.
Clients can expect focused conversations that look at thoughts, behaviors, and habits. Cherri uses methods that help people notice unhelpful thinking and try different ways of responding. Sessions aim to identify small, workable changes rather than broad promises or labels. This clear, step-by-step style is used across concerns like mood, substance issues, and relationship challenges.
Her background includes years spent supporting people through changes that affect daily functioning, including career stress, parenting strain, and caregiver burden. She also addresses issues related to adoption and foster care, fertility, and separation. Cherri uses a mix of Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing when those approaches fit the client's goals.
She explains approaches in plain terms and works collaboratively to set goals. Practical tools, skill practice, and short-term strategies are common parts of sessions. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats before booking and follow the site process to begin.
Cherri keeps session structure direct and concrete. Her work often focuses on building everyday routines, managing mood shifts, and reducing patterns that keep problems active. The emphasis is on techniques people can try between sessions to see what helps.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Cherri commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and behaving; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and building a respectful therapeutic relationship to help people clarify goals and make decisions. DBT teaches concrete skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with mood instability and intense emotions.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels practical. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as needed based on what works in real life.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also make it possible to practice skills in everyday settings and review real-life examples during appointments. Ask about specific session lengths and formats when arranging the first meeting.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Missouri, Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She focuses on depression, anxiety, addictions, stress, coping with life changes, relationship and parenting issues, anger, self-esteem, career matters, and bipolar disorder.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try alternative responses. Sessions often include practical exercises and tracking patterns between appointments.
What is her professional background?
She has 14 years of experience working with mood and substance concerns and related life challenges, using several therapy approaches to match client needs.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds LPC credentials and LPC-MHSP and practices in Tennessee.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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