- Anxiety and phobia
- CBT and mindfulness
- Trauma-informed care
About Sherry
Sherry Bougard is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Tennessee with 10 years of professional experience. She works with people on stress and anxiety, motivation, self-esteem and confidence, and depression. Sherry lists social anxiety and phobia among her focus areas and addresses related concerns such as isolation and avoidance.
Sherry uses several approaches that guide how she works, including cognitive behavioral ideas and mindfulness practices. She helps clients notice patterns in thinking and behavior, then tests small changes to see what helps. She also draws on trauma-focused and psychodynamic perspectives when past events or long-standing relationship patterns are relevant.
Sessions tend to center on clear, practical steps alongside reflective conversation. Sherry often uses motivational interviewing techniques to explore goals and build momentum for change. She helps people set manageable tasks between sessions and then reviews what worked and what did not.
Her background includes a decade of experience supporting people with grief, relationship concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and issues tied to identity such as LGBT concerns. She also works with problems like anger, commitment worries, communication difficulties, and questions about life purpose and career.
Sherry conducts work in English and practices in Tennessee as an LCSW. To begin, the process involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session through the site's online options. The cost varies by location and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online work
Sherry uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try out small changes in behavior; this approach is useful for anxiety, low mood, and avoidance. Mindfulness therapy is used to build present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity, which can help with stress and rumination. Motivational interviewing supports people who feel stuck by clarifying values and strengthening commitment to change.Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals and preferences, then suggest a direction and check in regularly to adjust the plan. That way the work stays practical and tied to what the client wants to change.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-in sessions when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find that doing reflective work from a familiar setting helps them try out coping tools between sessions, and the therapist will help plan steps that fit everyday life.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Tennessee, Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress and anxiety, motivation, self-esteem, depression, and related concerns such as grief, relationship issues, and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She combines cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness and motivational interviewing to set small, practical steps and review progress in sessions.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 10 years of professional experience working with clients on a range of emotional and life concerns.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in Tennessee and practices there.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.