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Amy Sherman

Amy Sherman

LMHC

Therapist · Florida · 21+ years of experience

Compassionate, practical support for change

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  • Client-centered
  • CBT informed
  • Mindfulness tools

About Amy

Amy Sherman is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, and low self-esteem. She speaks plainly and aims to make change feel doable. Her style centers on the client's goals and practical steps toward a better daily life.

Amy draws on 21 years of experience and a master’s degree in counseling and psychology to guide the work. She uses client-centered methods to build trust and clarity. She also uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors.

Many clients come for help with addiction, domestic violence recovery, trauma and abuse, or grief. She also supports people struggling with relationships, communication problems, intimacy concerns, and parenting stress. Amy includes mindfulness and hypnotherapy tools when they seem useful to the person in front of her.

The sessions focus on specific goals and skill-building. Amy helps people create a clear vision for change, then works step by step to reach it. Expect a practical approach that balances insight with concrete practice.

Over the years she has helped people navigate midlife challenges, divorce and separation, and recovery from post-traumatic stress. She encourages clients to reclaim energy, rebuild confidence, and try new ways of coping that fit their real lives.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesAnger managementDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceForgivenessLife purposeMidlife crisisPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)HypnotherapyMindfulness Therapy

Experience

21+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches work online

Amy combines client-centered work with cognitive-behavioral strategies to help people make real changes. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, understanding a person’s goals, and shaping the work around what matters most to them. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems alive and teaches practical steps to try new responses. Emotionally-focused ideas are used to track feelings and improve how someone connects with their own emotions.

Finding the right fit is part of the process. Amy will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches to use based on goals, needs, and personal preferences. That means the plan can shift over time as progress is made or new priorities emerge.

The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins between commitments, sessions that avoid travel time, or options that don’t require being on camera. Licensed professionals can adapt tools like mindfulness exercises, CBT worksheets, and emotion-focused conversations to work well in a remote format.

At a glance

Listed location
Florida
Experience
21+ years
Credentials
LMHC
Languages
English
License (Florida)
LMHC · No. mh4923
NPI
1497941116

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 can Amy help with?

Amy works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and communication problems, self-esteem, parenting strain, and related issues.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is client-centered and practical, using cognitive-behavioral ideas and emotion-focused tools to set goals and build everyday skills.

How much experience does she have?

She has 21 years of clinical experience and holds a master’s degree in counseling and psychology.

What credentials and region are listed?

She is a licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, practicing from Florida.

Which languages are supported and can she see international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees and payment handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Amy?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's 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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