Jennifer (Jen) Sherman

Jennifer (Jen) Sherman is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who helps people manage stress, anger, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship strain. She also supports those facing parenting challenges, identity and LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, and changes like separation or loss. Jen writes and talks plainly so families can understand next steps and feel heard when they reach out.

Her approach is warm, direct, and interactive. Sessions aim to be honest and down-to-earth, with room for a bit of humor when it fits. Jen focuses on building practical skills such as emotion regulation, communication, and coping tools that people can use between appointments.

She commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice patterns and try new ways of responding. Attachment-based and client-centered ideas shape how she talks about relationships and identity in session. These methods are used flexibly to match each person’s situation and goals.

Jen brings 12 years of clinical experience from university counseling, grade schools, and private practice. That background informs work with mood disorders, trauma, family-of-origin concerns, and child behavior issues. She emphasizes building self-esteem, reducing anxiety, and improving everyday coping skills.

Outside of work she reads widely, chases two energetic children, and occasionally leads kitchen dance parties. She practices in North Carolina as an LCMHC and aims to make therapy straightforward and relevant for busy lives.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and move toward those values even when feelings are difficult. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thought and behavior patterns and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful habits. It is commonly used for mood concerns, anxiety, and anger management. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and working on relationships - skills that can help when emotions feel intense.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best based on goals, needs, and preferences. That plan can change over time as small goals are reached or new concerns come up.

Confirm available session formats before booking since the biography does not list explicit options. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let people practice skills in the settings where challenges happen most. Licensed professionals and therapists adapt materials and exercises for remote use so sessions stay practical and goal-focused.