- Mind-body techniques
- Trauma recovery
- Stress reduction
About Sherry
Sherry Lyerly-Tarner is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with 13 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and major life changes. Sherry also addresses related concerns such as body image, addiction, caregiving stress, and communication problems.
Sherry uses an integrative approach that brings together evidence-based therapeutic techniques with mind-body practices. She blends talk therapy with tools drawn from mindfulness, yoga, and somatic work to help people notice how stress shows up in the body and daily habits. Sessions often include practical exercises for grounding and emotion regulation.
Her background includes leading yoga in an intensive outpatient recovery program and work with trauma recovery and high-conflict divorce. That history informs how she supports people recovering from abusive relationships and navigating separation or blended family dynamics. She also has experience with clients facing disordered eating and body image challenges.
Sherry emphasizes straightforward skills people can use between sessions, such as breathing practices, small movement routines, and simple cognitive strategies. She integrates ideas about nutrition and lifestyle when relevant, explaining how those areas can affect mood and energy. Workshops and group classes on stress reduction and mindfulness are part of her broader practice.
People who prefer a mix of talk therapy and practical mind-body techniques often find this style helpful. Sherry works in English and practices in North Carolina. Confirm current session formats and scheduling options before booking.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Sherry often blends evidence-based talk therapy with mindfulness and somatic-informed practices. Mindfulness involves short attention exercises and breathing techniques to help manage racing thoughts and acute anxiety. Somatic-informed work focuses on noticing body sensations and learning simple grounding or movement practices that can reduce physical tension.Not every technique fits every person, and determining the right mix is a collaborative process. The therapist will help figure out what techniques suit a person's goals and comfort, adjusting methods as needed based on progress and preference.
Confirm current session formats before booking since specific options are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let people practice breathing or grounding exercises in familiar settings and follow up with brief between-session tools chosen together.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, along with related concerns like body image and substance issues.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
Her approach is integrative, combining evidence-based therapy with mindfulness, yoga-informed practices, and somatic techniques to address both thoughts and bodily reactions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of clinical experience working in mental health settings and community programs.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LCMHC credential and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.