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Dr. Sherry Bland

Calm, practical support for life and relationships

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Credentials
LCMHC
Experience
11 years
Licensed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Sherry

Dr. Sherry Bland is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) based in North Carolina. She draws on 11 years of experience to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship tensions, grief, and a range of other life challenges.

She meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps that feel doable at home and in daily life. Her sessions are collaborative and down-to-earth. She listens closely, helps clarify priorities, and works with each person to set small goals.

Background and approach

That can include learning new ways to cope with strong emotions, improving sleep and eating habits, or addressing intimacy and self-esteem concerns. Dr. Bland uses several straightforward methods in therapy.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people change patterns of thinking and behavior that get in the way. Mindfulness techniques promote calm and present-moment awareness. Solution-Focused and Motivational Interviewing support quick progress by targeting specific goals and motivation.

People who have experienced trauma, abuse, or major life changes can expect a paced, respectful approach. She also brings experience addressing bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. The work aims to build skills and produce usable tools for daily life.

Sessions may include conversation, simple exercises to try between meetings, and agreed-upon steps to track progress. Dr. Bland emphasizes clear communication and a cooperative plan so clients know what to expect as they move forward.

Therapeutic approaches and online options that fit your life

Dr. Bland often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT provides practical exercises to try between sessions and is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating problems, and unhelpful habits. She also uses Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple attention and breathing practices that reduce stress and improve emotional control.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try methods that match those priorities. That process is collaborative - techniques are adjusted based on what feels most useful and doable for the client.

Online therapy makes it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. Video calls let people connect face to face from home. Phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexible alternatives for shorter check-ins or when video is not convenient. These options support steady progress while letting clients choose formats that fit their routines and energy levels.

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.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, family and relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy struggles, eating and sleeping problems, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She combines client-centered listening with practical tools from cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, motivational, and solution-focused approaches.
How much experience does she have?
Dr. Bland has 11 years of clinical experience working with a broad range of problems, including trauma, mood concerns, and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a licensed clinical mental health counselor, LCMHC, with license number NC LCMHC 9806, practicing in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported and can she work with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

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Experience
11 years
Licensed
North Carolina
Languages
English

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