- Thoughts and habits
- Warm and interactive
- LGBT affirmative
About Jennifer
Jennifer (Jen) Sherman is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) based in North Carolina who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, and issues related to gender and LGBT concerns. She also supports people coping with anger, self-esteem struggles, bipolar mood concerns, and major life changes. Jen focuses on thoughts and everyday habits to help people manage symptoms and build more helpful routines.
Her approach is interactive and down-to-earth. Sessions are conversational and may include practical exercises, skill-building, and real-life problem solving. Jen aims to be an advocate, teacher, and encourager who keeps the work honest and often brings a sense of humor to sessions.
Jen uses a mix of approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), along with attachment-based and client-centered ideas. That combination supports work on coping skills, emotional regulation, and clearer communication with others.
She draws on 12 years of experience in private practice, university counseling, and work in grade schools. Her background includes work with trauma-focused issues, mood disorders, family conflict, and child behavior concerns. Jen aims to help each person find strategies that fit their life and values.
Outside of work she reads widely, enjoys history and science fiction, and spends time with her two children. Her style is warm, grounded, and focused on helping people find their authentic selves.
Her approach is interactive and down-to-earth. Sessions are conversational and may include practical exercises, skill-building, and real-life problem solving. Jen aims to be an advocate, teacher, and encourager who keeps the work honest and often brings a sense of humor to sessions.
Jen uses a mix of approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), along with attachment-based and client-centered ideas. That combination supports work on coping skills, emotional regulation, and clearer communication with others.
She draws on 12 years of experience in private practice, university counseling, and work in grade schools. Her background includes work with trauma-focused issues, mood disorders, family conflict, and child behavior concerns. Jen aims to help each person find strategies that fit their life and values.
Outside of work she reads widely, enjoys history and science fiction, and spends time with her two children. Her style is warm, grounded, and focused on helping people find their authentic selves.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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
Credentials
North Carolina
Languages
English
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on values-based action and learning to notice unhelpful thoughts without getting stuck in them; it can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical tools to change patterns that cause distress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clear communication skills, which can be useful for intense emotions and relationship stress.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences, and may blend elements from ACT, CBT, DBT, or attachment-informed work as appropriate. Clients help shape which tools are used and how fast the work moves.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let people practice skills where they live and try out new behavior between sessions. Ask about scheduling options and typical session length when you complete the matching questionnaire.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jen commonly help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and parenting challenges, grief, anger, self-esteem, bipolar mood concerns, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is interactive, honest, and often lightened with humor. Sessions focus on practical skills, thought patterns, and everyday habits to make change more doable.
What is her professional background?
She has 12 years of experience across private practice, university counseling centers, and grade school settings, with work in trauma-focused care and mood disorders.
What credentials and location are on record?
She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.