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Supportive counselor using CBT and ACT

Sherline Herard, LPC, LMHC

5 years in practice · based in Florida · sessions in English, Haitian Creole · 12 methods listed · online only

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About Sherline

Sherline Herard offers a collaborative, person-centered approach to therapy. She draws on tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to help people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression. Sherline practices as a Licensed Professional Counselor and as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida and brings five years of clinical experience to her work.

She focuses on real-life problems people bring into sessions. That can include relationship strain, difficulty with motivation and confidence, or the exhaustion that comes from compassion fatigue.

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Background and approach

Sherline listens first, then helps clients choose practical steps they can try between sessions. Her sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-oriented. She uses exercises from cognitive behavioral therapy to spot unhelpful thinking patterns.

She also uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help clients identify values and take meaningful action even when emotions feel intense. Sherline values a warm, respectful tone in sessions. She sees the person, not just the problem, and encourages strengths that already exist.

Progress is paced to fit each person’s needs rather than following a preset agenda. She offers services in English and Haitian Creole and practices in Florida. For those wanting concise, practical work on anxiety, mood, or relationship concerns, Sherline blends practical techniques with a supportive, person-centered stance.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them block meaningful action. Online sessions can introduce short exercises and value-based goals to try between meetings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and trying practical experiments to change behavior. That makes it easy to use worksheets, brief behavioral tasks, and structured skill practice during video or text sessions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and recommend which methods to try first. Clients can adjust the plan over time based on what feels most useful and manageable.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for many people. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick reflections, homework support, or when typing out thoughts feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to continue work between sessions.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Sherline help with?

Sherline works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship strain, and compassion fatigue. She also addresses a wide range of related issues such as body image, communication problems, divorce and separation, and coping after disasters.

What is her therapy style like?

She blends client-centered listening with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy. Sessions focus on clear steps you can try between meetings and on identifying values that guide change.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has five years of professional experience working with people on mood, anxiety, relationship, and compassion fatigue concerns. That background informs a practical, skills-oriented approach.

Where is she licensed and based?

Sherline is licensed in Florida as a Licensed Professional Counselor and as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She provides services while practicing in Florida.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and Haitian Creole. Those languages are used to conduct assessments and therapy.

Are international clients accepted?

She does not accept international clients at this time. Services are provided to clients reachable under Florida practice guidelines.

What session formats are available?

Therapy can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow flexibility for shorter check-ins or longer conversations as needed.

How do I start working with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.