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Sheryl Harrington

LCSW

Sheryl Harrington, LCSW

Therapist focused on practical steps for change

Licensed in Texas
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About Sheryl

Sheryl Harrington is a licensed clinical social worker in Texas with 27 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns. She listens first and treats each person as the expert on their own life.

Sheryl focuses on practical steps people can use right away. She draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thinking and encourage different actions. She also uses client-centered methods to follow what matters most to each person.

Her work includes attention to trauma and abuse, parenting strain, compassion fatigue, and challenges such as ADHD and bipolar mood concerns. She also helps with career stress, body image, communication problems, and coping with life changes. Sessions aim to identify strengths and set small, doable goals.

Sheryl values collaboration. She asks questions, reflects what she hears, and helps people try new ways of responding to old problems. Progress is built step by step and adjusted to individual needs.

People looking for care in Texas will find she offers several online formats. Her approach is straightforward and goal-oriented while staying mindful of each person's story and values.

How Sheryl’s Approaches Work Online

Sheryl uses cognitive behavioral therapy ideas to help people notice thought patterns that keep problems going and try different actions that lead to change. CBT-like work is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many daily habits.

She also uses client-centered methods that focus on listening, reflecting, and following what each person says matters most. That approach suits people who want a supportive space to make sense of challenges and build on strengths.

Finding the right approach is part of working together. She will talk with clients about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust as needed. The process is collaborative and paced to what a person can manage.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video lets people read facial cues during deeper conversations. Phone can work well when a shorter conversation or lower bandwidth is needed. Live chat and messaging suit quick check-ins, written reflections, or when someone prefers typing over speaking.

These options let people fit therapy around work, caregiving, or medical needs while keeping continuity of care across weeks.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns can Sheryl help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, grief, anger, self-esteem, career stress, ADHD, bipolar, and related life changes.

What is her general approach in sessions?

Sessions blend a practical focus with listening. She uses cognitive behavioral ideas and client-centered methods to identify thinking patterns and set achievable goals.

How much experience does she have?

She has 27 years of professional work experience as a licensed clinician in Texas.

What credentials and region are listed?

She holds an LCSW credential and practices in Texas.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Sheryl offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for online work.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

How do I begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Family conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy

Experience

27+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English

License and registration

LCSW, Texas
04755
NPI (National Provider Identifier)
1396019881

As listed on the therapist's professional profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.

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