- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Attachment-Based Therapy
About Sherie
Sherie Dechter is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 30 years of experience. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationships, family issues, grief, parenting, and depression. She also addresses topics like attachment, adoption and foster care, compassion fatigue, and issues that stem from the family someone grew up in.
She uses a mix of practical, talk-based techniques and skill-building exercises. Sessions focus on clear problem-solving, improving communication, and reducing unhelpful patterns that repeat from early relationships. Sherie draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment-Based Therapy to guide this work.
In session she helps people name recurring patterns and test different ways of relating. That might include noticing thoughts and behaviors, trying new responses, or practicing boundaries and emotional regulation. She also supports people through grief, fertility strain, and the stress of caregiving.
Sherie has spent decades helping clients manage crisis moments and long-term concerns. She frames therapy as a collaborative process where the client’s goals direct the work. Practical steps and homework are used when helpful to build skills between meetings.
People who come because old family expectations still affect their choices often find the focus is on clearer communication and changing everyday habits. Sherie encourages steady progress and helps clients develop tools they can use after sessions end.
How evidence-based approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that line up with their values. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and problems that come from being stuck in old patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that maintain problems and practicing concrete skills to change them. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and improving daily coping. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current connections and communication. It helps people who want to change recurring relational behaviors and improve closeness.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist and client decide together which methods fit the client’s goals, needs, and preferences. Sessions may include skill practice, role play, or focused conversations to test new ways of relating.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins on high-stress days, and reduce travel time. They also make it simple to continue work during periods of transition while keeping the focus on practical tools and clearer communication.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, grief, depression, parenting strain, and intimacy-related problems among other concerns.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses practical, talk-based methods and skill practice. Techniques are chosen from approaches like ACT, CBT, and attachment-focused work to match client needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of emotional and relational concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the "See online therapy options" button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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