- Family of origin issues
- Depression and anxiety
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
About Sherry
Dr. Sherry Aaker is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Georgia with ten years of experience. She helps people facing depression, anxiety, grief, trauma and abuse, and problems with self-esteem. Her work also covers stress, sleep trouble, anger, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes and coaching needs.
She pays attention to how early family patterns shape current behavior, including family of origin issues and problems with communication and control. She also helps with abandonment concerns, blended family challenges, caregiver stress, and aging or geriatric questions. Substance concerns, domestic violence, and separation-related stress are additional areas she addresses with clients.
Dr. Aaker uses a mix of practical, skills-based methods and longer-term attachment work. She draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Sessions typically include talking through patterns, learning coping skills, and setting concrete goals.
Her background includes a decade of clinical practice in Georgia and work with people managing major life transitions like divorce, workplace stress, and caregiver roles. She also notes a faith-informed perspective that can be part of conversations when clients want that included.
Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients. Costs vary by location and are handled through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients are asked to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that matter. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and when habits from the past get in the way of current goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. It often helps with depression, anxiety, sleep problems, and anger. Attachment-Based Therapy examines relationship patterns that began in childhood and how they affect current connection and trust. This approach is helpful for intimacy issues and family of origin concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they will try methods and adjust the plan based on what the client needs and how they respond to different techniques.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten check-ins when needed, and allow conversations without travel time. Licensed professionals can use these methods effectively over distance, and the focus remains on practical skills, noticing patterns, and making steady changes that fit day-to-day routines.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, stress, sleep problems, anger, intimacy difficulties, and coping with life changes.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She combines skills-based techniques and attachment-focused conversation. Sessions focus on patterns from the past, current coping skills, and setting manageable goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience working with adults on a range of emotional and life transition concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, practicing in Georgia.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.
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