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Jennifer (Jen) Sherman, LCMHC

  • Experience12 years
  • LocationNorth Carolina
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, LGBT, and Family
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Jennifer

Jennifer (Jen) Sherman is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) based in North Carolina who supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship difficulties, parenting struggles, and LGBT-related concerns.

Background and approach

She also addresses related challenges such as attachment and abandonment issues, blended family dynamics, codependency, communication problems, body image, caregiver stress, and coping with life changes including divorce and separation. Jen’s counseling style is interactive, warm, and direct, with an emphasis on honesty and an approachable sense of humor.

She draws on a range of evidence-informed approaches including Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and attachment-based perspectives to help clients build coping skills, reduce anxiety, improve self-esteem, and strengthen relationships. Her work integrates practical tools with a focus on discovering and honoring each client’s authentic self.

With 12 years of clinical experience gathered across independent practice, university counseling, and school settings, Jen aims to create an empowering, nonjudgmental space where clients can learn, practice, and grow. She offers flexible scheduling that often includes evening and weekend options to accommodate varied needs.

Practical therapeutic approaches and online access

Internal Family Systems (IFS) views the mind as composed of parts and helps people develop a compassionate relationship with those internal parts to reduce internal conflict and heal from trauma. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values, accepting difficult feelings, and committing to actions that align with what matters, which can be especially useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relational patterns formed in early relationships and helps clients build healthier ways of relating and repairing connections in current relationships.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative; the therapist will work with each person to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful in sessions. That collaborative process may combine elements from different methods to tailor support to the client’s situation and strengths.

Online therapy with Jen is offered through multiple formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can increase convenience for people with busy schedules or limited local access to care. These options allow for flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend slots when available, and make it easier to maintain consistent work toward goals from wherever the client is located in North Carolina.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and parenting issues, LGBT-related concerns, bipolar mood concerns, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment and abandonment, blended family issues, codependency, and family of origin problems.
How would you describe the therapeutic approach and style?
The approach is interactive, inviting, and authentic, combining practical skills training with exploration of personal values and relationships. Techniques are selected from several evidence-informed methods to match each person’s needs.
What is the therapist’s professional background and experience?
She has 12 years of experience working in independent practice, university counseling, and grade school settings, with clinical experience in anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, relationships, and child behavior concerns.
What credentials and location should I know about?
Jen holds the credential LCMHC and is licensed in North Carolina under NC LCMHC 10344. She practices from North Carolina and provides services aligned with that licensure.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Available session formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How is cost structured for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session based on the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English