- direct conversational style
- evidence-based techniques
- behavioral experiments
About Sherry
Dr. Sherry Acosta is a Florida licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 21 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are coping with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship or intimacy issues. She also addresses self-esteem, career concerns, parenting stress, ADHD, and the effects of trauma and loss.
Her style is direct and casual. Sessions focus on clear feedback, practical steps, and using a person’s existing strengths. She aims to make conversations straightforward so people can try different ways of responding to anger and frustration.
Dr. Acosta draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people notice patterns, practice new responses, and manage strong emotions. She talks through strategies for handling workplace frustration, repairing strained connections, and limiting the impact of resentment on daily life.
Her work often includes setting simple goals, trying small behavioral experiments, and reviewing what helped or didn’t after each session. She encourages homework that fits into everyday routines, such as brief breathing practices or short communication scripts to use in tense moments.
People who choose her can expect a straightforward conversation about what’s bothering them, an honest take on options, and steps to try between sessions. Dr. Acosta sees improving emotional control and rebuilding trust as practical skills that develop over time.
How evidence-based methods translate to online sessions
Dr. Acosta uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on behavior change and emotion regulation. One common approach involves tracking triggers and responses, then testing small behavioral changes to see what reduces anger in daily life. This helps with repeated patterns at work or home by breaking them into manageable steps.Another approach focuses on skills practice for managing intense feelings. These exercises teach brief grounding moves, paced breathing, and short communication phrases to use when tension rises. They are aimed at improving control over reactions and rebuilding trust in strained relationships.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will review your goals and try methods that match your needs and preferences. Over a few sessions she adjusts recommendations based on what works for you.
If you plan to meet online, confirm the exact session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, or allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Talk with her about what fits your routine and access so sessions can be scheduled in a practical way.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues are addressed?
She supports people dealing with irritability, losing their temper, built-up resentment, and living with someone else’s anger.
How does she approach therapy?
Her style is direct and casual with practical feedback and short exercises to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 21 years of experience working in individual therapy settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Florida LMHC and practices while based in Florida.
Can I have sessions in another language or from another country?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not list session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do costs look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model 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.