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Sheri Dudley, LCSW
Tennessee
LCSW - Trauma and focus concerns
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Trauma-focused methods
- Parenting and anger
About Sheri
Sheri Dudley is an LCSW licensed in Tennessee with 18 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, anger, ADHD-related focus issues, stress, anxiety, and family-related strain. She works in a direct, practical way that focuses on what to try next in everyday life.
Sheri begins by listening to what matters most and clarifying immediate goals. She uses straightforward conversation to identify habits, thoughts, and situations that keep problems going. Sessions often include simple, step-by-step strategies to test different responses and notice what changes.
Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered methods and practical tools. She may introduce techniques to spot unhelpful thinking, break down overwhelming tasks, and experiment with new behaviors that reduce stress. When trauma is present, she also draws on trauma-focused and somatic ideas to help people understand how their bodies and memories react.
Sheri uses motivational interviewing to support people who want to change but feel stuck. That method helps clarify motivation and small next steps rather than push for sudden big shifts. The focus is on realistic actions a person can try between sessions.
Her style is practical and task-oriented. Parents will find direct suggestions for managing stress and responding to challenging moments. People worried about attention and memory get concrete ways to structure routines and improve focus.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Sheri uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to anxiety, stress, or attention difficulties. CBT in sessions focuses on practical steps people can try between meetings, such as testing different responses and tracking results. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration so people set their own pace and goals during online work.She also uses motivational interviewing to help people find reasons to change and to choose manageable next steps. Together these approaches are intended to help clients decide what feels useful and to adjust the plan as needed. Sheri treats choosing the right method as a shared process and will work with each person to find the best fit for their goals and preferences.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when helpful, and remove travel time. It can also let a person focus on exercises and tracking between sessions in a way that fits daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with trauma and abuse, parenting issues, anger, ADHD-related concentration and memory problems, stress, anxiety, and family strain.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to try small, practical changes. Sessions focus on testing new responses and tracking what works in daily life.
What is her professional background?
She has 18 years of clinical experience working with the listed concerns and combines several therapeutic methods in practice.
What credential and location apply to her practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in Tennessee and provides services based in that state.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify 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 begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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