- Focus on strengths
- Goals and skills
- English and Creole
About Sherline
Sherline Herard is a licensed counselor who focuses on practical support for stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, and depression. She holds LPC and LMHC credentials and brings five years of clinical experience in Florida. Sherline speaks English and Haitian Creole and aims to make beginning therapy as straightforward as possible.
Sherline believes people know their story best and already carry strengths to build on. In sessions she listens carefully and helps clients notice what matters to them. She encourages small, doable steps rather than overwhelming change all at once.
Her work covers common life strains like low motivation, confidence struggles, and compassion fatigue. She also addresses issues connected to attachment, communication, codependency, body image, and the stress from separation or divorce. Sherline supports people coping with the emotional fallout of disasters and other sudden disruptions.
Therapeutic tools come from several approaches. Sherline mixes acceptance and commitment ideas with cognitive behavioral techniques and emotionally focused methods, adapting to each person's needs. The goal is to build skills for handling uncomfortable feelings and improving close connections.
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Sherline helps people set clear, realistic goals and tracks progress over time. She invites questions and works collaboratively so each person feels heard and involved in their care.
How therapy approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on clarifying values and taking small steps toward a life that matters to the individual. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy centers on understanding emotions in close relationships and improving emotional connection and communication.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped in the past. Then they will try methods that fit the person's needs and adjust as progress is tracked.
If you are considering online therapy, check which session formats the therapist currently offers before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Licensed professionals can use these options to keep therapy consistent with day-to-day life, while tailoring pace and tools to each person's situation.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Florida, Michigan
Languages
English, Haitian Creole
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Sherline commonly address?
Sherline supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, low self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. She also works with related issues such as attachment concerns, communication problems, codependency, body image, and impacts from separation or divorce.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is conversational and practical, focusing on small steps and skills people can use day to day. She combines acceptance, cognitive, and emotionally focused ideas to match each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional work experience as a licensed clinician practicing in Florida.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds LPC and LMHC credentials and is licensed in Florida. The profile notes her practice is based in that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Haitian Creole.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are fees arranged?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Sherline?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.