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Jennifer (Jen) Sherman, LCMHC
North Carolina
Licensed counselor - Anxiety and trauma
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- LGBT affirmative care
About Jennifer
Jennifer (Jen) Sherman is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina with 12 years of experience. She lists stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and parenting concerns, grief, anger, self-esteem, bipolar, LGBT-related issues, and coping with life changes among her primary focuses. She also notes work on attachment and abandonment, blended family issues, body image, codependency, communication problems, and other family-of-origin concerns.
Jen uses a practical, interactive style in sessions. She describes her role as advocate, supporter, teacher, and encourager. Sessions include direct conversations, skill practice, and occasional humor to keep things grounded. The biography emphasizes an affirming stance toward LGBT and transgender transitioning clients while focusing on individual needs.
Her stated clinical approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. She works on building coping skills, anxiety reduction, self-esteem, and relationship skills. Her approach is described as honest and authentic, with a focus on helping people notice patterns and try different ways of responding.
Jen’s experience comes from private practice, university counseling, and grade school settings. She mentions helping with trauma-focused work, mood disorders, and child behavior concerns in those roles. Practical skill-building is a regular part of her sessions.
Outside of work, she enjoys reading and spends time with her two children. Her style aims to be straightforward and supportive while helping clients identify practical steps for daily life.
How CBT and related approaches work in online sessions
Jennifer lists Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a primary method. CBT focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing small changes in behavior to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. It is practical and often uses homework tasks between sessions to build new habits.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy. ACT helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that reflect their values. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current reactions and aims to build more effective interpersonal responses.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about problems, goals, and preferences and then try methods that fit. This is a collaborative process and methods can be adjusted as sessions progress.
The original biography does not list the exact online session formats offered. Confirm the current formats before booking so you know whether sessions are phone, video, or another setup. Online work can make appointments easier to fit into a day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time, which helps people keep consistent weekly or biweekly meetings.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and parenting concerns, grief, anger, self-esteem, bipolar, and coping with life changes, plus related family and attachment issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is interactive and straightforward, with direct conversation and skill practice. She aims to teach practical coping tools and uses occasional humor to keep sessions down-to-earth.
What is her professional background?
She has 12 years of clinical experience gathered in private practice, university counseling, and grade school settings, and has worked with trauma-focused and mood disorder concerns.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) licensed in North Carolina and practices in that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the US?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first appointment?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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