Sherry Bougard, LCSW - Therapist in Tennessee

About Sherry

Sherry Bougard is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem concerns. She uses straightforward, practical methods to help clients talk through difficult feelings and find clearer ways to cope. She acknowledges that starting therapy takes courage and aims to meet people where they are.

With 10 years of experience, Sherry draws on several clinical approaches to guide sessions. She often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helping people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors.

Background and approach

She also integrates mindfulness techniques to build awareness of emotions in the moment and Trauma-Focused Therapy when past hurt affects daily life. Sessions are aimed at real-life change. Conversations cover stress management, motivation, relationship and parenting concerns, grief, and life transitions.

She supports people facing issues like anger, intimacy struggles, career stress, chronic illness, and caregiver burnout. Sherry keeps language plain and focuses on practical steps. She encourages clients to set small goals and try new coping skills between sessions.

Progress is measured by what feels different in daily life, not by jargon. Licensed in Tennessee as an LCSW, Sherry blends a compassionate stance with structure. Her approach is calm and direct, geared toward people who want clear tools and steady support while they work through difficult moments.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps clients notice thoughts that get in the way and practice different responses. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress because it breaks problems into clear steps to change thinking and behavior. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and increase calm. It helps people stay grounded during parenting challenges, grief, or moments of overwhelm.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and together they will choose or combine methods that fit. That collaborative planning helps make sessions feel relevant and workable.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people have face-to-face sessions from home, while phone, live chat, and text messaging give options for shorter check-ins or when schedules are tight. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy family routines and to continue care during life transitions.

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.

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 concerns does Sherry commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, motivation, grief, and parenting issues. Other focus areas include relationship problems, anger, career stress, and chronic illness challenges.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Sessions are practical and conversational with clear, doable steps. She uses structured approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside mindfulness and trauma-informed techniques.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 10 years of professional experience working with people on emotional and life concerns. That background informs her practical, skill-focused sessions.

What credentials and location apply?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - with Tennessee and Texas license details listed as TN LCSW 8634 and TX LCSW 117516. Her practice is based in Tennessee.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience: 10 years
Licensed: Tennessee, Texas
Languages: English

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