Jennifer (Jen) Sherman, LCMHC
Practical support for parenting and life transitions
Book with Jennifer- Years in practice
- 12
- Credentials
- LCMHC
- Licensed in
- North Carolina
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- LGBT
- Focus
- Family conflicts
About Jennifer
Jennifer (Jen) Sherman is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) based in North Carolina who helps people manage stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, depression, grief, and relationship concerns. She also supports people facing trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, bipolar mood concerns, and life transitions. Jen aims to be an advocate, teacher, and encourager throughout the work.
Her sessions are interactive and grounded in honesty. She keeps a warm tone and uses humor when it fits.
Background and approach
People can expect a nonjudgmental space that emphasizes empowerment and motivation rather than judgment. Jen draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in her work. She blends these approaches to teach coping skills, anxiety-reduction techniques, and ways to build self-esteem and healthier patterns in relationships.
Her background includes experience in independent practice, university counseling, and work in grade schools. That range informs how she structures sessions and practical tools she offers for everyday life challenges such as blended family issues, communication problems, caregiver stress, and family-of-origin concerns. Outside of work Jen is an avid reader and a parent who enjoys impromptu kitchen dance parties.
She aims to help people discover a truer sense of themselves and build skills to move forward.
What Jennifer works with
Everything Jennifer lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Jennifer helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Jennifer lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on changing thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to mood and anxiety problems. It offers practical exercises for anxiety reduction, mood management, and improving problem-solving. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills that help with intense emotions and relationship struggles.Choosing the right approach is part of the work and happens together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Then she blends methods to match those needs rather than sticking to a single model.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls are helpful for face-to-face interaction and skill demonstrations. Phone sessions can fit into a busy schedule or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, follow-up coaching, and support between sessions. These formats make it easier to keep therapy consistent around daily life and varied schedules.
Questions people ask about Jennifer
What kinds of concerns does Jen support?
She supports stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, depression, grief, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem problems, bipolar mood concerns, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include attachment issues, blended family challenges, and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is interactive, honest, and often warm, with room for a sense of humor. Sessions focus on building skills and practical strategies while encouraging personal insight and empowerment.
What is her professional background?
Jen has 12 years of clinical experience across independent practice, university counseling centers, and grade school settings. That mix shapes how she adapts tools for different life situations.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina. Her practice is based in North Carolina.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats does she offer online?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats. These options let people choose what fits their schedule and communication preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that, schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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