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Sherry Coleman

LCPC

Sherry Coleman , LCPC

Therapist in Illinois

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About Sherry

Sherry Coleman, LCPC, is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois with 30 years of professional experience helping people navigate addiction, relationship challenges, and life transitions. She brings extensive experience supporting clients who are working on motivation, self-esteem, confidence, and the establishment of healthy boundaries. Her practice also addresses stress, anxiety, family concerns, and a range of behavioral issues such as process addictions and substance use.

Sherry prioritizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental approach that encourages open sharing of thoughts and emotions. She works with individuals to identify practical strategies and personal values that support more satisfying and purposeful lives. Recognizing that seeking change takes courage, she offers steady support and practical guidance as clients explore new ways of coping and relating. Sherry combines evidence-based methods with a client-centered stance to help people build resilience, restore relationships, and move toward goals that matter to them. She is licensed in Illinois (IL LCPC 180.008033).

Approaches and Online Support for Lasting Change

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their personal values and take action toward a meaningful life even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise. It is often useful for clients facing anxiety, stress, and challenges around motivation and life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT is commonly used to address anxiety, low self-esteem, addictive behaviors, and relationship-related patterns by teaching practical skills for coping and problem solving.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, empathetic therapeutic relationship in which the therapist listens closely and supports the client's own insights and choices. This approach can be especially helpful for building confidence, improving boundaries, and exploring life purpose.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist collaborates with each person to combine methods that match their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting strategies as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it possible to access licensed professionals from home or another convenient location. These options can make scheduling easier, support continuity of care, and allow therapy to fit into busy lives while maintaining a focus on effective, evidence-informed treatment.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Sherry Coleman have?

Sherry Coleman has 30 years of professional experience.

Is Sherry Coleman a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LCPC credential - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - and is licensed in Illinois (IL LCPC 180.008033).

In which languages does Sherry Coleman provide therapy?

Sherry Coleman provides therapy in English.

Where is Sherry Coleman located?

Sherry Coleman is located in Illinois.

How can I work with Sherry Coleman as my therapist?

You can work with Sherry Coleman through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Sherry Coleman work with international clients?

Sherry Coleman does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Sherry Coleman cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Body imageCodependencyDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsHoardingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Women's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English

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