Therapist profile
Jennifer (Jen) Sherman, LCMHC
North Carolina
Licensed counselor - Anger and mood concerns
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- CredentialsLCMHC
- LicenseLCMHC, North Carolina / 10344
- NPI1740626415
- Experience12 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNorth Carolina
About
- CBT and DBT methods
- ACT and attachment work
- LGBT-affirming practice
About Jennifer
Jennifer (Jen) Sherman is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) licensed in North Carolina with 12 years of experience. She lists stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship issues, parenting, grief, LGBT concerns, bipolar mood challenges, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes among the issues she supports. Jen emphasizes clear, practical work rather than abstract talk.
Her style is interactive and straightforward. Sessions tend to mix skill practice with discussion and problem solving. She names Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and client-centered ideas as the main methods she uses. Expect short, direct exercises, attention to patterns of behavior, and learning tools you can use between sessions.
Jen describes herself as an advocate and teacher in the room. She aims to help people notice what keeps them stuck and try small changes that reduce reactivity and build coping skills. She also uses attachment-informed ideas to look at how early relationships affect current responses and relationships.
Her background comes from private practice, university counseling, and work in grade schools. That range informs how she works with emotion regulation, parenting challenges, and behavior concerns. She also notes experience with trauma-focused work and mood disorders.
Outside of practice she reads widely and has two children, and she sometimes brings lightness and humor into sessions when it fits. Her approach is practical and down-to-earth, focused on teaching skills and supporting steady progress rather than grand promises.
How sessions work
How her therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and choosing actions that align with personal values. It helps people reduce the impact of anger by practicing small behavioral steps toward what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to change patterns that fuel reactivity. Attachment-Based ideas examine how early relationship patterns shape current reactions and communication. This approach can help when anger feels tied to fears of abandonment, trust, or connection. Jen typically blends these approaches so sessions work on both immediate skills and longer-term relationship patterns. Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and try approaches that fit your needs and preferences, adjusting as you learn which tools help most. That means you won’t be locked into a single method from the start. Confirm the specific session formats before booking since this profile does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow quieter check-ins between obligations, reduce commute time, or let people use phone-only sessions when less bandwidth or a shorter check-in is needed. Talk with the therapist about practical arrangements and preferred approaches when you schedule your first appointment.Areas of focus
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger problems does she address?
She supports people with snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, built-up resentment, and general problems managing strong emotions.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is interactive and practical, mixing short exercises with discussion and skill practice you can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience working in private practice, university counseling, and grade schools.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) licensed in North Carolina and practices in that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
What session formats are used for work with her?
Session formats are not specified here; confirm current session options before booking to understand how you can meet with her.
How are fees handled and what is the cost approach?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start if I want to schedule a first appointment?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
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