Sherry Lord, LICSW — Therapist in West Virginia

Hi there, I'm Sherry!

I see my role as an Agent for Change, helping you grow into the vision you see for yourself through client-centered, strength-based, and evidence-based practices. Together, we'll work on the changes that matter most to you.

My focus

I work with adults experiencing grief, trauma, addiction, crisis situations, suicidal thoughts, depression, and anxiety. My goal is to help you reduce symptoms and achieve greater life satisfaction.

My approach

I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and other evidence-based models. These approaches help you build skills, shift perspectives, and create lasting change in your life.

My communication style

My sessions are open and safe places to express feelings and share experiences without fear of judgment. Therapy is a collaboration where you're met right where you are, so we can build your best life as you envision your future.

My journey to mental healthcare

Seeing people change and grow drives me to continue this work. Offering a compassionate and safe environment where you can be heard, validated, and supported is the foundation of everything I do in therapy.

My goals for you

We start by exploring what you want the outcome of therapy to be and where you see yourself at the end of our time together. Then I assist you in setting a direction for your life with short-term goals and achievable objectives.

Our first session

During our first session, we'll complete an initial assessment to establish treatment goals that best meet your needs. I'll provide information about the therapeutic process and ensure you understand that therapy works best when skills learned in session are practiced in day-to-day activities.

I identify as...

Female, Cis
Caucasian or White

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Humanistic

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Motivational Interviewing

Psychoanalytic

Schema Therapy

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Focus populations

Body Positivity

Gay

LGBTQIA+

Lesbian

Military/Veterans

Non-Binary

Open Relationships/Non-Monogamy

Queer

Recovery/12 Step Friendly

Sex-Positive/Kink

Single Mother

Transgender

Vegan

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

GEHA or UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
Aetna
Aetna - Medicare Advantage
All Savers
Allegiance

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from Marshall University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Sherry Lord