Sheri Pate

Sheri Pate is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who centers mindfulness and mind-body practices in her work. She emphasizes accepting yourself where you are now and uses simple, practical exercises to reduce stress and calm racing thoughts. Sheri’s style is gentle and encouraging, aimed at helping people find more joy and meaning in everyday life.

She has worked in the field since 2002 and brings 16 years of clinical practice as an LMFT in California. Sheri combines mindfulness, guided imagery, deep relaxation, and awareness exercises with methods drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally-Focused and Attachment-based ideas. This blend is used to address anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship concerns, and life transitions.

Sheri teaches mindfulness, visualization, and breath-based techniques to help manage stress, improve sleep, and reduce anger. She created a simple tool called Witness Cards to help people notice patterns and pick practical next steps. Her background leading yoga, meditation, and mindfulness groups informs how she integrates mind-body work into sessions.

Clients can expect the therapist to explore their situation, strengths, and values before suggesting strategies. Sheri aims to guide people toward changes at a comfortable pace, using practical exercises they can practice between meetings. She focuses on boosting enjoyment, self-acceptance, and clearer thinking.

Raised in Los Angeles, Sheri has an undergraduate degree in psychology from UCLA and a master’s degree in counseling psychology from California Lutheran University. She draws on a lifelong interest in performance, health, and personal growth when supporting people through stress and major life changes.

How Sheri blends mindful and practical approaches for online work