- Calm practical guidance
- Focus on daily coping
- Experience with disaster impact
About Sherrie
Sherrie Kuns-Mackert is a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of experience helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, anger, or depression. She offers a calm, respectful approach and aims to meet each person where they are. Her style emphasizes clear, practical conversation and steady support while you figure out next steps.
Sherrie helps people manage compassion fatigue and concentration or memory problems related to stress. She also supports those coping with ADHD, chronic illness or pain, and substance concerns. She has experience addressing issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, dissociation, and guilt and shame.
Her work includes attention to first responder issues and the impact of disasters, both natural and human-caused. Sherrie adapts sessions to each person's needs and circumstances rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan. She focuses on concrete strategies and pacing that feel doable.
In session she listens for what matters most and tailors a plan together with the person in front of her. She encourages small changes that build safety and better day-to-day functioning. Her goal is to help people regain a sense of control and clearer thinking.
Taking the first step can be hard, and she acknowledges that courage. Sherrie uses her long experience to help people move forward at a pace that fits them.
Approaches that help during and after crises
Sherrie draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address practical problems and distress. One common approach focuses on teaching specific coping skills for anxiety, stress, and anger so people can manage intense feelings in the moment and reduce reactivity over time. A second approach emphasizes improving concentration and daily functioning through structured strategies and simple routines that help with focus and memory challenges.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked in the past. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust them as progress is made.
Because the biography does not specify session formats, confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow quicker check-ins during stressful periods. It can also allow sessions to occur when attention or energy is limited, by using shorter or more focused meetings. Ask about formats and scheduling to find a plan that fits your routine and needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Sherrie commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, compassion fatigue, and concentration or memory struggles. Other focus areas include ADHD, chronic pain or illness, addiction, attachment and abandonment issues, and the effects of disasters.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and respectful, focusing on clear conversation and doable steps. She tailors dialog and plans to each person's needs rather than using a single method for everyone.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 30 years of professional work experience in mental health. That background informs a steady, experienced approach to common and complex problems.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential - LCSW - and practices in California.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options with the provider before booking.
How does payment or cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the subscription plan selected.
How do I begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability. The questionnaire helps match needs and goals before the first session.