- Mindfulness exercises
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Guided imagery
About Sheri
Sheri Pate is a California LMFT with 16 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma and related issues. Sheri often uses mindfulness and visualization tools she has taught since 2002.
Sheri favors practical mindfulness exercises that help people manage uncomfortable thoughts and emotions. Those practices are used to bring attention to the present moment and to open up new ways of thinking and relating to others. She pairs mindfulness with approaches drawn from interpersonal work, cognitive behavioral techniques, and solution-focused ideas.
She draws on strengths when getting to know someone, and she talks through situations to identify concrete steps forward. Guided imagery, deep relaxation, and awareness exercises are part of how she helps people notice their patterns and respond differently. Sheri also created a card game called Witness Cards to make identifying growth areas more straightforward and less awkward.
Sheri has a bachelor of arts in psychology from UCLA and a master’s degree in counseling psychology from California Lutheran University. She grew up in Los Angeles in a diverse neighborhood and is a first generation college graduate with Hispanic Caucasian heritage.
Outside of individual work, Sheri led yoga, meditation, and mindfulness groups across the country between 2011 and 2022, including virtual sessions during the pandemic. That group work influenced how she combines mind-body practices with talk-based therapy to support daily functioning and performance.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Attachment-based work focuses on patterns in relationships and how early bonds affect current connections. Online sessions can be used to notice those patterns through discussion, role-play, and reflection to improve communication and closeness.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In online sessions CBT tools can be practiced between meetings with clear exercises, worksheets, and short check-ins to test new ways of thinking and behaving.
Mindfulness Therapy uses attention and grounding practices to reduce reactivity to stress. Sheri has led mindfulness and meditation groups and brings those same simple exercises into one-on-one work to help with anxious thinking, sleep, and focus.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, symptoms, and preferences and together decide which methods to try first. That collaborative process can be adjusted over time based on what helps.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know the exact formats offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around school, work, or shift schedules. They also allow quick check-ins and shorter practices between longer sessions to keep progress moving without extra travel.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, relationship and family issues, grief, trauma, sleep problems, career concerns, depression, bipolar, and related topics.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her work combines mindfulness and visualization with interpersonal approaches and cognitive behavioral techniques. Sessions focus on practical exercises and talking through next steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of clinical experience and has been teaching mindfulness and visualization since 2002.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a California LMFT and practices in California.
Can she work with people who speak other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she take international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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