Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Depression
How Sheri works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Indiana
- Years in practice
- 29
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Sheri
Sheri Bell-O'Gara is a licensed clinical social worker with 29 years of experience supporting people through trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and anger. She uses practical, person-centered methods and adapts her style to each individual's needs. Sheri offers sessions by video, phone, live chat, and text messaging, and she accepts international clients while based in Indiana.
Sheri draws on approaches that include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, client-centered work, and mindfulness.
Background and approach
She focuses on helping people manage stress, sleep problems, self-esteem struggles, and relationship or intimacy-related worries. Sheri also addresses chronic illness, caregiver stress, and compassion fatigue. Her long clinical background includes work with hospice and geriatric clients and with returning combat veterans.
That breadth of experience shaped a flexible style that avoids one-size-fits-all solutions. Sessions are collaborative and paced to the person's comfort. In session Sheri listens first and then helps people develop clear steps to feel steadier.
She uses simple tools from CBT to shift unhelpful thoughts and routines. Mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment strategies help people notice what matters and take small, values-driven actions. For trauma-related symptoms she may incorporate EMDR alongside talk-based work when appropriate.
Sheri values compassion and sometimes brings gentle humor into the room to ease tension. She helps people translate what they learn in a session into real-life changes. Getting started is straightforward: choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time that fits with the therapist's availability.
What Sheri works with
Everything Sheri lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Sheri's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Sheri lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches that translate well to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and take small, meaningful actions despite difficult feelings. It is useful for anxiety, stress, insomnia, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and building practical skills to change behavior and improve mood; it works well for depression, anxiety, and sleep problems. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is a trauma-focused method used to reduce the intensity of distressing memories and symptoms.Finding the right approach is a shared process. Sheri collaborates with each person to decide which methods suit their goals, symptoms, and preferences. She adjusts pacing and techniques so the work feels manageable and relevant to day-to-day life.
Online therapy offers flexibility and easier access to ongoing care. Video calls allow for face-to-face conversations and visual cues, while phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to share updates or coping strategies between sessions. These options help people fit therapy into busy schedules, caregiving roles, or long-distance situations without losing continuity of care.
Questions people ask about Sheri
What kinds of concerns does Sheri address?
Sheri works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, depression, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe Sheri's therapy style?
Her approach is client-centered and practical, blending Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and mindfulness to match what each person needs.
What is her professional background?
She is a licensed clinical social worker with 29 years of clinical experience, including work with hospice and geriatric clients and returning combat veterans.
Where is Sheri licensed to practice?
She holds an LCSW license in Indiana and provides services while based in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Sheri accepts international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on the client's preference.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with Sheri?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.