Sherri Brothers

Sherri Brothers, LPC, helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by relationship strain, anxiety, grief, or anger. She focuses on practical steps you can try right away. Her style is down-to-earth and goal-focused so sessions feel useful from the start.

Sherri has spent over 20 years working in a local social service agency. She has particular experience with people affected by the child welfare system and with those who have experienced trauma. Her background includes a Bachelor’s degree from Virginia Tech and a Master’s degree from the University of Connecticut, where she concentrated on marriage and family therapy.

In early sessions she talks through what brings someone in and what they hope to change. She helps clients set clear goals and picks simple tools they can use between sessions. Expect a mix of short-term strategies and conversations that look at patterns in relationships and behavior.

She welcomes people of any race, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity and emphasizes building on strengths. Sherri often works on communication problems, family of origin issues, and stress management alongside concerns like depression, sleep problems, or career stress.

If you are dealing with self-esteem, intimacy-related issues, adoption or foster care questions, or compassion fatigue, she brings practical ideas and steady support. The aim is sensible, manageable progress you can notice in daily life.

How her approaches translate to online care

Sherri commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy to address everyday struggles. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety, mood problems, or anger. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing skills to reduce stress, improve sleep, and help with mood regulation.

She also uses Motivational Interviewing to clarify a person’s reasons for change and to boost momentum for goals. Together these approaches give practical steps and short exercises that a client can try between sessions. Deciding which mix fits best is a collaborative process - she will work with you to match methods to your needs, goals, and preferences rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Sherri aims to help clients fit therapy into daily life, whether that means shorter check-ins during a busy week or techniques you can practice at home. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule around work, cut travel time, and focus on concrete skills that transfer into everyday routines.