Sheryl Anderson

Practical, collaborative therapy for life challenges

LPCC New Mexico

Experience: 11 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Sheryl

Sheryl Anderson blends cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered care to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, trauma, and depression.

Background and approach

With 11 years of practice as an LPCC in New Mexico, she emphasizes practical strategies that address immediate symptoms while also exploring the personal values and patterns that shape long-term wellbeing. Her work is informed by a range of evidence-based approaches including CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing.

Sheryl creates a supportive space where clients can examine difficult experiences such as domestic violence, dissociation, loss, and the emotional impact of chronic illness or caregiving responsibilities. She also supports those navigating challenges related to abandonment, adoption and foster care, aging, autism, body image, and substance use concerns.

Therapy with Sheryl focuses on collaboration and skill-building, helping clients cultivate healthier coping, improved communication, and clearer commitment to personal goals. She aims to balance practical symptom relief with deeper exploration of life transitions so people can move toward greater resilience and meaningful change.

Approach-focused online therapy for practical change

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) centers on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress. It uses structured tools and homework to develop practical coping skills that can be applied between sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes values clarification and psychological flexibility, helping people notice difficult thoughts and emotions while committing to actions that align with what matters most. This approach can be helpful for grief, trauma reactions, and persistent stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Sheryl works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs and goals. She combines techniques as appropriate and adjusts the plan over time based on progress, preferences, and life circumstances so clients feel involved in shaping their care.

Online therapy offers flexible access through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to schedule regular appointments around work, caregiving, or mobility limitations. These formats allow continued momentum between in-person visits and can support consistent skill practice and check-ins from wherever a client is located in New Mexico.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Sheryl commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, and also focuses on issues like abandonment, adoption and foster care, aging, autism, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and substance use.

What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?

The approach is collaborative and skill-focused, drawing on cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and client-centered principles to tailor care to each person's needs.

How much clinical experience does this therapist have?

Sheryl has 11 years of experience practicing as a licensed professional clinical counselor, bringing a decade-plus of work with a variety of concerns and life transitions.

Where is Sheryl licensed and practicing?

She practices in New Mexico and holds the credential NM LPCC CTB-2023-0703 as an LPCC.

Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English; international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available for remote care?

Sheryl offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences and schedules.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Grief Depression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

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

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

New Mexico

Languages

English