- Relationship and intimacy
- Anxiety and depression
- Career and money
About Sherry
Dr. Sherry Acosta is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 21 years of clinical experience. She works with young adults and others on relationship and intimacy issues, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and life changes. She also supports people dealing with sleep problems, parenting stress, ADHD, and career or money concerns.
Her style is direct and casual. She listens and gives clear feedback. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use between meetings. The approach aims to strengthen what already works and address patterns that cause distress.
In therapy she helps clients talk through relationship problems, commitment questions, and issues around infidelity or jealousy. She also addresses trauma, grief from separation or divorce, and feelings of isolation or low mood. For people exploring identity and LGBT concerns, she provides intentional conversation and problem-solving.
Dr. Acosta has experience supporting people with compassion fatigue, veteran and armed forces issues, and midlife or aging questions. Her background includes work across mood disorders and coping with major life transitions. She blends straightforward talk with practical exercises to build skills.
Sessions are geared toward realistic goals such as improving communication, managing anxiety and stress, and planning career or financial steps. New clients complete a short matching questionnaire and can schedule a first session after selecting the See online therapy options button. Fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Dr. Acosta uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on clear, practical work. One common thread is problem-focused work that helps identify unhelpful patterns and replaces them with specific skills for communication, emotion regulation, and daily routines. This approach can help with anxiety, relationship conflict, and managing stress.She also uses techniques that target mood and motivation by breaking down goals into small, achievable steps and building routines that improve sleep, activity levels, and focus. That kind of work is useful for depression, ADHD-related struggles, and low energy or motivation.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist and client will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust as needed. The intent is to match techniques to the client's needs, preferences, and life demands rather than using one fixed method.
Session formats are not specified in the original profile, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when useful. Phone or video sessions can be chosen for practical reasons like bandwidth, camera preference, or when a shorter appointment is needed. Licensed professionals help tailor scheduling and format choices to your everyday life.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with relationship and intimacy issues, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, stress, sleep problems, ADHD, parenting concerns, and related areas listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is direct and casual. She listens, offers clear feedback, and focuses on practical steps clients can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 21 years of experience working in individual therapy with adults.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Florida LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and practices in Florida.
Does she work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Fees vary with location and therapy uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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