- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Sherry
Sherry Bougard is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Tennessee with 10 years of professional experience. She helps people manage stress and anxiety, work on motivation and self-esteem, and address depression and life changes. Sherry frames the first step as an important one and acknowledges the effort it takes to start therapy.
In sessions she focuses on practical conversation and clear goals. She uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice patterns of thought and behavior. She also draws on mindfulness exercises to help with agitation and emotional regulation, and Motivational Interviewing to build momentum for change.
Sherry pays attention to the real-life problems that underlie emotional upset. That includes relationship tensions, parenting strain, career pressure, and grief. She also works with people navigating trauma, intimacy concerns, and issues around identity, including LGBT matters.
Her practice addresses both sudden problems and longer-term struggles. Examples include coping after loss, managing anger that surfaces at work or home, and dealing with chronic stress from caregiving or illness. She helps clients identify small, doable steps to reduce overwhelm.
Sessions aim to be straightforward and focused. Sherry encourages people to bring current problems and specific goals. She helps track progress and adjust plans when something isn’t working.
To get started she asks clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Costs vary with location and sessions operate through a cancelable subscription model.
Approaches used in online sessions
Sherry often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thinking and change behaviors that keep anger and anxiety going. CBT focuses on practical exercises and short-term strategies to reduce reactivity and improve problem-solving.She also uses Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple attention and breathing practices. These exercises help lower physical agitation and create space to respond rather than react when frustration rises.
Motivational Interviewing appears in work where someone feels stuck or ambivalent about change. It is a collaborative way to clarify values, strengthen motivation, and plan small steps forward.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sherry will talk through options with each person and choose methods based on their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaboration helps make sessions practical and relevant.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins during breaks, and reduce travel time. Discussing format and rhythm at the first appointment helps make sessions fit everyday life.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Tennessee, Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger as it appears in stress, relationship tension, parenting strain, and trauma-related reactions.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical conversation with goal-setting and skills practice, drawing on CBT, mindfulness, and motivational techniques.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 10 years of professional experience in clinical work.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Tennessee and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment work?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.