Sherrell Fairley, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Sherrell!

I provide a warm, supportive, and honest space where individuals can heal from painful experiences, better understand their emotional triggers, and develop practical tools for creating meaningful change. My approach is collaborative and active, combining compassion with evidence-based strategies to help you move forward with greater clarity.

My focus

I support individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, or challenging life transitions and are ready to actively participate in their healing. I work best with clients who are ready to understand their patterns, practice new skills, and actively create healthier, lasting change.

My approach

My approach is warm, collaborative, trauma-informed, and active. I take time to understand your experiences, patterns, and goals while using evidence-based approaches, including CBT and EMDR, to help you process painful experiences, manage emotional triggers, and develop practical coping and communication skills.

My communication style

My communication style is warm, honest, and direct. I listen without judgment, ask thoughtful questions, and provide compassionate feedback that helps you recognize patterns and consider new perspectives. Our conversations will be collaborative, respectful, and focused on meaningful growth.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey to becoming a therapist began with a desire to understand people’s experiences and help them feel seen, supported, and empowered. Years of working with children, adults, and families strengthened my passion for helping people heal from difficult experiences, develop practical skills, and create meaningful change.

My goals for you

I help clients turn their concerns into clear, achievable goals and develop practical steps for reaching them. Together, we identify barriers, build useful coping and communication skills, and regularly review progress. I also encourage between-session practice so growth extends into everyday life.

Our first session

In our first session, we’ll review consent forms, communication guidelines, and what you can expect from therapy. You’ll have space to share what brings you in, ask questions, and discuss your experiences, strengths, and needs. Together, we’ll identify your goals and begin creating a practical treatment plan.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

EMDR

Mindfulness-Based

Attachment-based

Behavioral Activation

Gottman Method

Humanistic

Motivational Interviewing

Narrative

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

+ 10 more

Focus populations

BIPOC

+ 1 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo (Cigna)
Centivo

+ 18 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Hope International University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Sherrell Fairley