- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Solution focused methods
About Sheri
Sheri Bettenhausen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Kentucky with 18 years of experience. She works with adults on problems such as trauma and abuse, grief and loss, parenting concerns, depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, anger, and relationship issues. Sessions are conversational and geared toward practical steps a person can use between meetings.
She uses straightforward strategies to help people manage strong emotions and improve daily functioning. Sheri draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to address thinking patterns, emotional regulation, and coping skills. She also uses solution-focused and trauma-focused methods when those fit a client's needs.
In sessions she encourages clear, focused goals and concrete tools. Clients can expect to talk through current problems, try coping techniques during and between sessions, and review what works. The emphasis is on learning skills that reduce reactivity, improve sleep, and ease relationship strain.
Sheri also brings experience with ADHD, bipolar and mood disorders, attachment concerns, and issues related to adoption and foster care. She addresses sexuality topics including gender dysphoria and alternative sex culture when relevant to the person’s difficulties.
Her approach is collaborative and action-oriented. People who want direct feedback, practical exercises, and help planning next steps may find this style useful.
How her approaches translate to online work
CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. In practice this means tracking thoughts and testing new ways of responding to triggers, which can reduce anger and depressive symptoms. DBT teaches emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. It gives concrete skills for managing intense feelings and for handling conflict without escalating.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sheri will collaborate with the person to choose techniques that match their goals and daily life. That may mean mixing CBT skill-building with some DBT strategies or adding solution-focused steps to address immediate problems.
The therapist's profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove the commute from attending a meeting. Therapists often adapt homework and skills practice to the online setting so people can apply tools where they live and work.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related problems does she address?
She works with people who struggle with losing their temper, building resentment, workplace frustration, and living with someone else’s anger. Anger is listed alongside related concerns like stress, relationship problems, and sleep issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative. Sessions focus on clear goals, skills practice, and reviewing tools that help manage emotions between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
Sheri has 18 years of professional experience working with adults on trauma, mood concerns, and other mental health issues.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Kentucky and provides services from that state.
Does she work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.