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Dr. Sherry Aaker, LPC
Georgia
LPC in Georgia - Stress and Trauma care
See online therapy options- CBT and ACT methods
- Practical coping skills
- Faith-informed options
About Sherry
Dr. Sherry Aaker is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with 10 years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression, intimacy-related concerns, sleep problems, anger, and major life changes.
Her work often focuses on practical coping skills and clear, manageable steps. She uses approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy. Sessions look at patterns of thinking, everyday habits, and small changes that can reduce distress.
Many clients come with relationship wounds, family of origin issues, or feelings of emptiness and shame. She also supports people dealing with abandonment, caregiver stress, blended family issues, divorce and separation, and problems tied to aging. Substance use concerns, domestic violence, and recovery from disasters are listed among areas she addresses.
Dr. Aaker brings a faith-informed perspective when clients want it. That can mean discussing values, meaning, and how beliefs affect choices. She describes her role as helping people notice unhelpful patterns, try different responses, and build routines that support emotional regulation.
Practical work might include thought records, behavioral experiments, and short skills practice between sessions. Her approach aims to be straightforward and task-oriented so clients can see small changes over weeks. For parents reading this on a phone, expect clear recommendations, short-term goals, and an emphasis on usable tools rather than long lectures.
How her approaches translate to online work
CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. Online CBT sessions often include homework like thought records and behavioral experiments that can be reviewed together in a session. ACT emphasizes values and committed action, helping people pick small steps that align with what matters most. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current interactions and can guide work on communication and trust. Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped before. Together they decide whether CBT, ACT, attachment work, or a mix will be most useful for the issue at hand. Confirm the current session formats before booking so you know what to expect. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into work or family schedules, reduce travel time, and make it simpler to keep regular appointments. Also, online sessions let therapists review worksheets or practice skills during the meeting and assign short between-session exercises to keep progress moving.Areas of expertise
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression, intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, anger, and coping with life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and acting. The focus is on practical exercises and short-term behavior change.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 10 years of experience working with a range of emotional and life transition issues.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds an LPC credential in Georgia and offers services tied to that licensure.
Do sessions take place in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are accepted; confirm any licensing or regional constraints when you arrange care.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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