Sherry Verdel, LPC — Therapist in Louisiana

Hi there, I'm Sherry!

Life can feel heavy when stress, uncertainty, or emotional patterns start to take over. I work with clients who want to better understand themselves, heal from challenges, and create meaningful change through a thoughtful, supportive therapeutic process. Together, we’ll work toward greater clarity so you can move forward with intention.

My focus

I work with adults who are navigating life transitions, relationship and other challenges, or a desire for deeper self-understanding and personal growth. If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about your next steps—whether related to career changes, loss, shifting relationships, past trauma, or evolving personal goals--I'd love to help.

My approach

My approach is collaborative, supportive, and centered around your unique needs and goals. I believe you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to help you gain clarity, build insight, and identify practical strategies that support meaningful change, including cognitive behavioral, motivational, and solution-focused strategies.

My communication style

My approach is calm, patient, and grounded. I offer gentle feedback and thoughtful questions to help you gain insight and perspective, while always honoring your values and goals. You can expect our conversations to feel collaborative and respectful of your pace. My intention is for you to feel heard, supported, and encouraged.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey began as a teacher, where I saw how emotional well-being deeply impacts learning, behavior, and overall development. I became drawn to supporting my students beyond academics, and I also became motivated by a personal desire to learn how to be the best parent I could be, recognizing how emotional awareness and connection shape lives.

My goals for you

Early on, we’ll take time to identify what you’d like to change, understand, or strengthen—whether that involves navigating life transitions, improving relationships, or fostering personal growth. Your goals will always reflect what matters most to you. Together, we’ll work toward changes that align with the life you want to create.

Our first session

Your first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and begin building a comfortable therapeutic relationship. We’ll talk about what brings you to therapy, any concerns or goals you’d like to explore, and what you hope to gain from our work together. I’ll also answer any questions you may have as we move forward.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Humanistic

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Experiential Therapy

Exposure Response Prevention

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

+ 8 more

Focus populations

Military/Veterans

Single Mother

+ 2 more

Therapy types

Couples Therapy
Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Ambetter
Anthem

+ 31 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master's of Education (MED) in Counseling from College of William and Mary.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Sherry Verdel