Sherry Friedman, LPC, LCMHC
Compassionate counselor helping people rewrite their stories
Details
| Name | Sherry Friedman |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC, LCMHC |
| Based in | North Carolina |
| Licensed in | North Carolina, South Carolina, Rhode Island |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 12 |
About Sherry
Sherry Friedman is a licensed professional counselor with twelve years of clinical experience. She practices from North Carolina and brings a warm, person-focused style to sessions. Sherry uses writing, reflection, and gentle inquiry to help people clarify what matters to them and find ways forward.
Sherry draws on Narrative ideas to help people tell and rework the stories that shape their lives. She also uses Attachment-Based and Client-Centered approaches to build trust and help people feel heard.
Background and approach
Her work blends practical tools with reflective conversation so clients can try small changes between sessions. Clients often come for help with stress and anxiety, grief or depression, mood concerns such as bipolar disorder, and life transitions. She also helps people facing workplace strain, compassion fatigue, parenting stresses, relationship and family difficulties, and challenges tied to attention and focus.
Additional focuses include abandonment, attachment issues, body image, and multicultural concerns. Sherry emphasizes strengths, boundaries, and emotional awareness. Sessions may include mindfulness exercises, skill practice, and guided reflection on personal narratives.
She aims to help people uncover values and make choices that fit their goals. Her background includes a Master of Science in Clinical Counseling and earlier degrees in school psychology and gifted education. Sherry holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and brings experience supporting clients through practical change and deeper self-discovery.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues among the things Sherry works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Women's issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Sherry among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Sherry among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Sherry among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Sherry among the ways she works.
- Jungian Therapy: Listed by Sherry among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Sherry among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Sherry among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Sherry among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Sherry among the ways she works.
- Somatic Therapy: Listed by Sherry among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Sherry among the ways she works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Sherry among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Sherry directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Sherry directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Approaches that translate well to online care
Sherry uses Narrative Therapy to help people examine and retell the stories that guide their choices. This approach is useful for people who want to change long-running patterns or understand how past events shape current behavior. Attachment-Based Therapy is another strand in her work and focuses on how early bonds affect relationships and emotional responses; it can help people build steadier ways of relating. Client-Centered Therapy informs her meeting style and keeps sessions focused on the client's goals, feelings, and pace of change.Choosing the right approach is often a shared process. Sherry works collaboratively to match methods to each person's needs, goals, and preferences. She will check in about what feels helpful and adjust the balance of narrative work, attachment exploration, and skill practice as therapy progresses.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and chat or text are useful for brief check-ins or ongoing coaching-style support. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, school, or caregiving demands.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Sherry address in therapy?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, bipolar mood concerns, and life transitions. She also supports work-related strain, compassion fatigue, parenting challenges, relationship and family issues, and attention or focus difficulties.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach and style?
Her style is warm and interactive with a focus on listening and reflection. She blends Narrative, Attachment-Based, and Client-Centered ideas with mindfulness and practical skill work.
What is her professional background and experience?
Sherry has twelve years of clinical experience and is the author of a memoir on sensitivity and neurodivergence. Her training includes graduate degrees in clinical counseling, school psychology, and gifted education.
What credentials and location are listed for Sherry?
She holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and practices in North Carolina. The profile lists SC LPC and NC LCMHC as credential or licence details.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available online?
Sherry provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats let people choose what fits their schedule and communication style.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost depend on?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is managed through a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a therapy relationship with Sherry?
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