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Online therapist

Sheri Dudley

Supportive therapy for parenting and trauma

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Credentials
LCSW
Experience
18 years
Licensed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Sheri

Sheri Dudley is a licensed clinical social worker who uses a warm, client-centered approach to help people navigate parenting challenges, trauma, and strong emotions. She keeps sessions straightforward and practical so parents can use what they learn at home. Sheri focuses on meeting clients where they are and building trust before working on change.

With 18 years of experience, Sheri draws on several approaches to tailor care to each person's needs.

Background and approach

She uses cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Trauma-focused methods and somatic therapy help when past experiences show up in the body or in reactions at home. Her work includes support for parenting struggles, anger management, attention and focus concerns often linked to ADHD, stress, and anxiety.

Sheri aims to make sessions useful and relevant to everyday family life rather than abstract or technical. In sessions she listens first and asks questions to understand what matters most to the client. Then she offers tools and small experiments to try between meetings.

The goal is steady progress parents can see in daily routines and relationships. Sheri practices in Tennessee as LCSW Tennessee license number 5841. She speaks English and uses video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging for remote sessions.

Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a time that fits the family's needs.

Therapeutic approaches that translate well to online care

The practice combines client-centered work with trauma-focused and somatic tools to address parenting and emotional challenges. Client-centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and collaborating on goals so clients feel heard and understood; this helps when parents need a steady place to talk through worries. Trauma-Focused Therapy targets the effects of past harm on current reactions and routines, using structured strategies to reduce triggers that show up in daily family life. Somatic Therapy pays attention to bodily sensations and simple techniques to calm physical responses, which can be helpful for managing anger and stress.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels comfortable, then try methods together and adjust as needed. That collaborative process helps shape sessions that fit each person's situation rather than forcing a single method.

Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers practical benefits for busy households. Video and phone visits let families meet without travel, while chat and text can be useful for quick check-ins or when scheduling is tight. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent and to practice new skills in real life between sessions.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Frequently asked questions

What problems does Sheri often address?
She works with trauma and abuse, parenting questions, anger, ADHD-related focus issues, stress, anxiety, and family concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a client-centered style that starts with listening and building trust, then adds practical tools to try between sessions.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 18 years of professional experience in behavioral health and related supports.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW, Tennessee license 5841, and practices in Tennessee.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does she use?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are costs and starting the process handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.

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Experience
18 years
Licensed
Tennessee
Languages
English

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