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- CBT
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
About Sherry
Sherry Bougard, LCSW, is licensed in Tennessee and has 10 years of clinical experience. She helps people address stress, anxiety, motivation, self-esteem, confidence, and depression using practical therapeutic methods and conversational sessions.
Sherry uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and to work through distressing experiences. She also draws on Mindfulness Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to build daily coping skills and to strengthen motivation for change. Sessions focus on clear, manageable steps rather than on abstract theory.
Her approach is straightforward. She talks with clients about what is getting in the way of feeling better and offers tools to change thought patterns and behavior. Sessions may include brief skill practice, reflection on past experiences, and problem-solving for current obstacles.
Sherry aims to create an environment where people can speak honestly without judgment. She notes that starting therapy takes courage and acknowledges that step. Her work includes addressing relationship concerns, grief, parenting stress, and intimacy-related issues among other life challenges.
Her background includes a decade of work with a range of concerns such as trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, chronic illness and caregiver stress, and issues around abandonment and commitment. She provides treatment grounded in specific methods meant to produce concrete changes in daily life.
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Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Sherry commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to help manage stress and remain grounded during difficult moments.She also incorporates Motivational Interviewing techniques to help people clarify goals and strengthen motivation for change. This method is brief and practical, useful when someone is unsure about making a change or needs help committing to new habits. The therapist and client decide together which approaches to use based on needs and goals.
Confirm current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, shorten commute time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist during the matching process about scheduling, session length, and the best way to arrange appointments that fit work and family responsibilities.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Tennessee, Texas
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma and related concerns such as grief, relationship issues, and parenting strain.
What approaches does she use in sessions?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic ideas, and Trauma-Focused Therapy to guide treatment.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 10 years of professional experience in clinical practice.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and is licensed in Tennessee.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.