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Sherry Farrell

Sherry Farrell, LMFT

Therapist in California

Collaborative therapist focused on practical change

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10 years of experience listed

LMFT professional credentials

English languages

  • Client-centered approach
  • Problem-focused strategies
  • Compassionate support

About Sherry

Sherry Farrell is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in California. She brings ten years of clinical experience and a calm, collaborative manner to sessions. Sherry focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, self esteem, relationship and family issues, depression, trauma, and other challenges people bring to therapy.

She studied clinical psychology at San Francisco State University and earned a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from the University of San Francisco. Early in her career she worked in clinics and schools, then spent several years teaching while raising her children. That mix of clinical and educational experience shaped how she sees people across different settings.

Sherry has worked with people presenting a wide range of concerns. Her past roles included supporting children with attention and behavioral challenges, helping couples navigate infidelity and addiction, and working with individuals facing anxiety, PTSD, and life transitions. Those experiences inform her practical, problem-focused style.

In sessions she draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Existential Therapy among other methods. She aims to build a respectful, supportive relationship and to work together on clear, realistic steps that fit each person's life.

Sherry describes therapy as a team process. She helps people move from a place of stress and uncertainty toward clearer choices, coping skills, and more hopeful directions. Prospective clients are encouraged to consider whether her collaborative approach matches their needs before starting.

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and helping people clarify what matters to them. It is useful when someone needs a supportive space to sort through feelings, build self esteem, or make decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful habits and reduce anxiety or depression. It is helpful when someone wants concrete tools and short-term strategies.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to identify goals, try different techniques, and adjust the plan based on what feels most effective and comfortable. That collaboration helps shape whether sessions emphasize skills practice, reflective conversation, or goal-focused work.

Session formats are not specified in this profile, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Some formats need less bandwidth or camera use and can suit people who prefer a simpler, quicker visit. Discussing practical needs up front helps tailor appointments that fit everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Sherry address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, self esteem, addictions, grief, intimacy concerns, sleep and eating problems, career challenges, ADHD, and related areas.

What is her therapy style like?

Her approach is collaborative and practical, combining Client-Centered listening with Cognitive Behavioral and Solution-Focused strategies to set goals and build coping skills.

What is her professional background?

Sherry has ten years of clinical experience and has worked in clinics and school settings as well as teaching during a period while raising her children.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a California LMFT and practices in California.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions paid for?

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

How do I begin a therapy relationship?

Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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