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Sherry Farrell, LMFT
California
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Relationships and Anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-Centered methods
- Solution-Focused work
About Sherry
Sherry Farrell is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, and related concerns. Sessions are conducted in English and she draws on several therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Farrell trained in clinical and counseling psychology, earning a bachelor’s degree from San Francisco State University and a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of San Francisco. She spent about five years working in clinical settings before teaching while raising her children. That mix of clinical and school experience shaped how she understands children and families in real settings.
She has provided therapy in clinics and in both alternative and mainstream school environments. In those roles she worked with children who had behavioral and attention challenges, depression, anxiety, and family stress. She has also worked with couples and families on addiction, infidelity, parenting problems, mood issues, physical health challenges, and divorce.
With individuals she has focused on anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, obsessive thoughts, and life transitions. Her approach draws on Client-Centered methods, Solution-Focused techniques, Existential ideas, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy where appropriate. She uses concrete strategies and communication tools alongside reflective discussion.
In session she aims to build a clear working relationship and to collaborate on practical steps. That includes identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits, trying alternative responses, and developing coping strategies for day-to-day life. To start, readers are invited to use the site’s matching and scheduling flow to set up an initial appointment.
How CBT and Client-Centered Work Translate to Online Sessions
Sherry integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered methods into practical online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors with short, specific exercises and home practice. It can help with anxiety, mood concerns, sleep, and coping with life changes. Client-Centered work emphasizes listening and collaboration so the person’s priorities shape each session. That approach helps when someone needs to talk through relationships, grief, or identity questions.Finding the right approach is part of the process. She will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then adapt methods together. The therapist and client decide whether to use more structured CBT exercises, reflective conversation, or a mix based on progress and needs.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. In practical terms, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Conversations can include step-by-step CBT exercises, planning real-life practice between sessions, and reviewing what worked. The emphasis is on fitting sessions into everyday life and collaborating on clear, manageable steps rather than on a fixed method.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting and anger, among other concerns.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and to practice different responses. CBT is combined with other approaches when that fits the client's goals.
What is her professional background?
She has a bachelor’s in Clinical Psychology and a master’s in Counseling Psychology, and about 10 years of clinical experience in clinics and school settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; exact pricing is provided during sign-up.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site’s booking flow.
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