- Addictions and recovery
- Boundaries and codependency
- Values-based action
About Sherry
Sherry Coleman is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Illinois with 30 years of experience. She helps people who are struggling with addictions, relationship stress, low self-esteem, and major life changes. She aims to create a straightforward, nonjudgmental space where someone can say what they are feeling and begin to sort things out.
In sessions she focuses on practical steps and steady support. She works with topics like boundaries, motivation, and recovery from drug or alcohol problems. Codependency and body image concerns are also part of her day-to-day practice.
Her approach blends several evidence-informed methods. Sherry uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify their values and move toward them. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for managing strong emotions.
Mindfulness and a client-centered stance shape how she interacts in the room. That means sessions are paced to the person and grounded in the present moment. The goal is to build practical coping tools that fit everyday life.
Sherry has worked across many settings during her career and brings that experience to each session. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, career questions, vocational coaching, and issues linked to trauma and discrimination. Her work also covers seasonal mood changes and concerns that affect women and veterans.
If you want straightforward support and help making changes that last, she can be a steady collaborator through the process.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values. It can be useful for people feeling stuck, dealing with codependency, or managing addiction by focusing on meaningful action rather than avoiding hard feelings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior. It teaches straightforward skills to reframe unhelpful thinking and build new habits for anxiety, low mood, and stress-related problems.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) supplies practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Those tools can help when emotions feel overwhelming or relationships are a source of repeated conflict.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative planning helps tailor sessions to what actually helps the individual make changes.
If you are considering online therapy, check the current session options before booking to confirm formats offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let someone use video or audio in ways that match their comfort level while focusing on concrete skills and behavior change.
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Experience
30+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Sherry works with addictions, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on codependency, body image, and process addictions such as gambling or pornography.
What is the therapy style like in sessions?
Sessions emphasize a nonjudgmental, client-centered space where feelings and thoughts can be shared. Practical tools from CBT and DBT are used alongside mindfulness and values-based work.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The therapist has 30 years of professional work experience and brings that background to address addictions, motivation, and related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this professional?
The clinician is an IL LCPC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois. The practice is based in Illinois.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the country work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist scheduling; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process for beginning therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
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