she/her
Sherri GerardLCSW
Location
Virtual, California
Insurance Accepted
Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Cigna/Evernorth, Aetna, Health Net/MHN, Blue Shield of California
Communication Style
Affirming, Creative, Direct, Holistic, Warm
Focus areas
Animal Loss, Anxiety, Burnout, Chronic Illness, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Sleep, Stress, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress
Experienced with
Asian / Pacific Islander community, Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, Students
Years of Experience
2+
I have an inclusive view of faith, spirituality, gender, and sexuality.
License number
#110516
Therapy style
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I am passionate about helping adults of all ages navigate the challenges of relationships, family, work or school, and life transitions. I have extensive work and life experience. Being a warm and empathetic person, I provide compassionate, non-judgmental therapy in a safe space. I have an inclusive view of faith, spirituality, gender, and sexuality. I use an integrative, eclectic approach. This means I will adapt elements from various therapeutic approaches that work best for your situation.
Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution-focused
- Strengths-based
Languages Spoken
English
Education
BA - Psychology, North Park University, Chicago, Illinois
MSW - Social Work, UCLA
Interests
I love swimming, biking, outdoor activities, reading, watching movies, and spending time with family.