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Sheri Pate, LMFT
California
LMFT focused on anxiety and stress
See online therapy options- Mindfulness exercises
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Guided imagery
About Sheri
Sheri Pate is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 16 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, coping with life changes, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, parenting, career issues, bipolar disorder, depression, and coaching. Sheri uses practical exercises to help people notice and shift unhelpful thoughts and habits.
She often incorporates mindfulness and guided imagery into sessions. Sheri teaches simple mindfulness exercises that bring attention to the present moment. These practices are used to reduce reactivity to difficult thoughts and emotions and to open space for new ways of coping.
Sheri also draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered approaches. She explores strengths and life patterns with clients and helps identify small, doable changes. Sessions include breathing work, visualization, and awareness exercises when they fit the client's goals.
Her background includes a bachelor of arts in Psychology from UCLA and a master's degree in Counseling Psychology from California Lutheran University. She has led yoga, meditation, and mindfulness groups since 2011, running both in-person and virtual offerings from 2011 to 2022. Sheri created a simple tool called Witness Cards to help people notice areas for growth.
In sessions she guides imagery, deep relaxation, and practical skill-building. The work focuses on clearer thinking, better emotional regulation, and taking manageable steps toward changes people want to make.
How Sheri uses structured approaches in remote work
Sheri combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Attachment-Based and Client-Centered methods to support practical change. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing different behaviors to reduce symptoms such as anxiety or insomnia. Attachment-Based work looks at relationship patterns and how those patterns affect emotion and trust in close relationships. Client-Centered methods prioritize listening and responding to each person's concerns so goals come from the client rather than the therapist.Finding the right mix of methods is collaborative. Sheri will review your goals, try approaches that match your needs, and adjust over time. She checks in on what helps and what does not and works with you to decide the next steps.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a workday, or offering sessions without being on camera when that feels better. These practical benefits help people maintain consistency and try new strategies between sessions.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
Sheri works with stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, grief, sleep problems, parenting and career concerns, mood issues such as depression and bipolar, trauma and many related challenges.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT techniques to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. CBT is paired with mindfulness and imagery to practice new habits in real situations.
What is her clinical experience?
She has practiced as a therapist for 16 years and has led mindfulness, meditation, and yoga groups since 2011, including virtual work during the pandemic.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California and practices in that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept clients from other countries?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; 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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