Jennifer (Jen) Sherman, LCMHC

Jennifer (Jen) Sherman is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) based in North Carolina who supports people facing midlife changes, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship stress. She aims to be an advocate, encourager, and teacher while helping clients find practical ways to cope. Sessions are described as interactive and honest, with space for warmth and a sense of humor.

Jen focuses on the person in front of her rather than a one-size-fits-all method. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and client-centered work to build skills like emotion regulation, coping, and communication. The work often emphasizes recognizing values, practicing new behaviors, and strengthening self-esteem.

Her background includes work in private practice, university counseling, and grade schools. That range informs sessions that aim to be practical and down-to-earth. Jen draws on experience helping with trauma, mood disorders, anxiety, grief, parenting strains, and issues common in LGBTQ experiences.

Clients can expect an approach that is collaborative and motivating. Jen often helps people map small steps toward goals, try behavior changes, and reflect on what matters most to them. She notes flexibility in scheduling, with some evening and weekend times available.

Outside of work she enjoys reading, science fiction and history, and spending time with her two children, where impromptu kitchen dance parties are a regular occurrence.

Therapeutic approaches used for online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and then take small, meaningful actions in line with those values. It can be useful for coping with life transitions, midlife questions, and persistent worry by focusing on committed action rather than getting stuck in unhelpful thoughts.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to change feelings and outcomes. This approach often helps with anxiety, depression, and improving daily routines through concrete exercises and goal setting.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will work with each person to choose methods tied to their goals and preferences, and may blend ACT, CBT, DBT, attachment-informed ideas, or client-centered work as needed.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing scheduling that may include evenings or weekends. It can also let people choose sessions that suit their energy levels, for example a shorter check-in when time is tight or a longer appointment when more work is needed. Confirm the specific online session options before booking to know what formats are offered and to find a rhythm that fits everyday routines.