- Relationship concerns
- Anger management
- CBT and DBT methods
About Sherri
Sherri Johnson is a Licensed Certified Social Worker in Maryland with 26 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, career struggles, and anger. Sherri focuses on practical steps people can use right away to manage stress and emotional reactions.
Her approach is straightforward and person-focused. She uses client-centered techniques to listen and reflect what matters most to the person in front of her. She also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationship patterns shape current reactions, and uses cognitive behavioral tools to change unhelpful thought-action cycles.
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Sherri helps clients map out what’s working, what isn’t, and small experiments to try between sessions. For someone who loses their temper with loved ones, gets stuck in resentment at work, or feels overwhelmed by stress, she offers concrete strategies to notice triggers and respond differently.
She also brings skills from dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness to help with emotion regulation and coping. That can mean learning short skills for intense moments or practicing attention techniques to steady daily mood.
Sherri asks clients to take an active role in shaping therapy. She uses clear feedback and regular check-ins to adjust plans as needs change. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Sherri uses client-centered methods that emphasize listening and reflecting back what a person says. That helps establish clear goals and practical next steps for issues like anger, relationship tension, or career stress.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy to identify thought patterns that lead to strong reactions and to practice small behavioral experiments. CBT is useful for managing anger triggers and changing unhelpful habits. Attachment-based ideas are woven in to explore how early relationship patterns influence current responses, which can help when resentments or repeated conflicts keep coming up.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sherri will talk with each person about their goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan together over time. Sessions are collaborative and use regular check-ins to see what helps.
The practical benefits of online sessions depend on the formats offered. Please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a weekday routine, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people use tools like worksheets or guided exercises between meetings. Licensed professionals can still teach skills, practice new responses, and help people set small experiments to try outside sessions.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, career problems, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting, anger, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD and related areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and client-centered, focusing on practical steps. She combines attachment-based thinking, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness to help people change reactions and manage emotions.
How much experience does she have?
Sherri has 26 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and with individual clients.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LCSW-C credential in Maryland and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.