- CBT methods
- Client-centered care
- Solution-focused work
About Sherry
Sherry Farrell is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting concerns, and anger. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use right away to reduce reactive patterns and rebuild calmer connections.
Farrell trained with a bachelor’s degree in clinical psychology and a master’s in counseling psychology. She worked in clinical settings and in schools, and later taught while raising her children. That mix of clinical and classroom experience shaped how she notices patterns in families and individuals.
Her work with children included attention and behavior concerns, depression, anxiety, trauma, and family stress. She has also worked with couples and families around addiction, infidelity, parenting challenges, mood issues, and divorce. Her individual work has addressed anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, and life transitions.
In sessions she draws on Client-Centered approaches, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused work, and Existential ideas. Conversations tend to be straightforward. The focus is on understanding what keeps problems going and trying small changes that can shift daily life.
Sherry describes therapy as a team effort. She listens, helps identify patterns, and works with people to build concrete strategies. People who want to manage anger, handle relationship tension, or find steadier moods will find focused, practical tools in her approach.
How her approaches translate to remote sessions
Sherry uses Client-Centered Therapy to focus on the person’s experience, listening closely and following what matters most. That approach helps clarify values and priorities when stress or anger feels overwhelming.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going. CBT supports practical experiments and small behavior changes that can reduce reactivity at work or home.
Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try strategies, and adjust methods together based on what helps most. Decisions about what to try first come from the client’s needs and preferences.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and allow conversations without a commute. Ask about the available formats and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire so sessions match everyday routines.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, parenting and anger among other concerns.
What is her therapy style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, using client-centered conversation alongside CBT and solution-focused techniques to try concrete changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of clinical experience in clinics and school settings and additional years teaching while raising children.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (CA LMFT) practicing from California.
Which languages does she offer sessions in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin sessions?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session.