Sherri Burkert , LPCC

Sherri Burkert is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) based in Ohio with 13 years of clinical experience. She began in mental health settings early in her career and has worked in inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization, and crisis intervention environments. Sherri focuses on practical steps people can take to manage stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, and relationship or family challenges.

She uses a warm, client-centered style that emphasizes collaboration. Early sessions focus on what matters most to the client and on clear, shared goals. Progress is tracked along the way so goals can be adjusted as needed.

Sherri draws on cognitive behavioral approaches to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She also incorporates dialectical behavior therapy skills and mindfulness practices to build emotional regulation and present-moment coping. Motivational interviewing is used when someone is ambivalent about change, especially around substance use.

Many people come to her for help with grief, trauma and abuse, postpartum mood concerns, ADHD, caregiver stress, or problems around intimacy and self-esteem. She also supports people dealing with anger, bipolar mood symptoms, social anxiety, and the fallout from infidelity or separation.

Sessions can include talking through difficult feelings, practicing new coping skills, and setting small, achievable steps between appointments. Sherri aims to create an atmosphere where people feel heard and can try approaches that fit their life and goals.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Client-centered therapy puts the client’s needs and goals first. Sessions focus on listening, understanding what matters to the client, and shaping goals together. This approach helps when people need a supportive space to talk and to decide what changes they want to make.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people spot patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going. Sessions involve trying short exercises and strategies to test new ways of thinking and behaving, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and mood challenges.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, supplies concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving communication. People practice techniques for distress tolerance and emotional regulation that can apply during heated moments or episodes of intense stress.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will work with the client to choose or combine methods based on their goals, life demands, and what feels comfortable. Plans are revisited and adjusted as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or health needs. Video calls let therapists and clients see facial expressions and body language for richer conversations. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers voice-only contact. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for quick check-ins, short coaching between sessions, or people who express themselves better in writing. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent and to practice new skills in daily life.