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Sheri Dudley

Sheri Dudley

LCSW

Therapist · Tennessee · 18+ years of experience

Practical, person-centered care for anger and trauma

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  • Client-centered approach
  • CBT strategies
  • Trauma-informed care

About Sheri

Sheri Dudley is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on practical, person-centered care. She offers calm, direct support for people dealing with trauma, parenting stress, anger, attention concerns, anxiety, and everyday stressors. Sheri uses straightforward language and clear goals to help people take the next step toward feeling better.

With 18 years of experience in Tennessee, Sheri draws on a mix of approaches to match each person’s needs. She creates an open space where clients can say what they think and feel without judgment. Sessions focus on understanding patterns, building coping skills, and trying small changes that make daily life easier.

Sheri often uses cognitive behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with more useful ones. She also works from a client-centered perspective, which means she follows the person’s lead and adapts sessions to what matters most to them. When trauma is part of the story, she brings trauma-focused and somatic-informed methods into the work.

Her style is practical and collaborative. Clients can expect clear suggestions, reflective listening, and step-by-step plans rather than vague advice. Sheri emphasizes skills that help with anger management, improving focus, and reducing anxiety.

People interested in starting are asked to complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule according to therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and language offered is English.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Trauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementADHD

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflicts

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

18+ years

Credentials

Tennessee

Languages

English

Using therapeutic approaches effectively in online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the client’s lead. It helps people feel heard and shape goals that matter to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and teaches practical tools to change unhelpful patterns. These methods are often used together to address anger, anxiety, and attention challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about their needs, goals, and preferences and then try approaches that fit. That process is collaborative and flexible so plans can change as progress is made.

Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not detailed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce time spent commuting, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people continue work from different locations within Tennessee, while planning sessions around family or work commitments. Licensed professionals use these approaches to focus on practical strategies that can be applied between sessions.

At a glance

Listed location
Tennessee
Experience
18+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English
License (Tennessee)
LCSW · No. 5841
NPI
1306066972

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Sheri commonly help with?

Sheri helps people with trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, anger, ADHD-related focus issues, stress, anxiety, and family concerns.

What is Sheri's therapy style like?

Her style is client-centered and practical, with clear goals, reflective listening, and step-by-step skill building to handle day-to-day problems.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 18 years of professional experience working with people in Tennessee on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

What credentials and region are listed?

She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing in Tennessee.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with Sheri?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does billing and cost work?

Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; cost varies with location and therapist scheduling.

How do I begin working with Sheri?

Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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