Jennifer (Jen) Sherman, LCMHC
Affirming, skill-building counseling for real life challenges
- Interactive and authentic style
- LGBTQ-affirmative support
- CBT DBT and ACT
About Jennifer (Jen) Sherman
Jennifer (Jen) Sherman is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina and a gender specialist who approaches therapy as an active partnership. She aims to be an advocate, supporter, teacher, and encourager while helping clients build a trusting space where it feels easier to show up as they are and work through what is getting in the way.
Her style is interactive and inviting, with a commitment to honesty, authenticity, and room for humor when it helps. Jennifer focuses on the individual experience, offering a nonjudgmental, supportive environment designed to feel empowering and motivating. Her work commonly draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and she provides LGBTQ-affirmative support, including for transgender clients who are transitioning.
Jennifer has experience supporting adolescents, teens, and adults with concerns related to trauma, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, relationships, family stress, and child behavior challenges. She often helps clients strengthen self-esteem, reduce anxiety, and build practical coping and relationship skills, grounded in the ongoing process of understanding and living from an authentic sense of self.
Her clinical background includes private practice as well as roles in university counseling and grade school settings. Outside of sessions, she enjoys reading and spending time with her two children, including the occasional spontaneous kitchen dance party.
Jennifer is also a National Board Certified Counselor. She typically schedules live sessions week to week and may offer some evening and weekend availability, working with clients to establish a consistent time once they begin.
Her style is interactive and inviting, with a commitment to honesty, authenticity, and room for humor when it helps. Jennifer focuses on the individual experience, offering a nonjudgmental, supportive environment designed to feel empowering and motivating. Her work commonly draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and she provides LGBTQ-affirmative support, including for transgender clients who are transitioning.
Jennifer has experience supporting adolescents, teens, and adults with concerns related to trauma, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, relationships, family stress, and child behavior challenges. She often helps clients strengthen self-esteem, reduce anxiety, and build practical coping and relationship skills, grounded in the ongoing process of understanding and living from an authentic sense of self.
Her clinical background includes private practice as well as roles in university counseling and grade school settings. Outside of sessions, she enjoys reading and spending time with her two children, including the occasional spontaneous kitchen dance party.
Jennifer is also a National Board Certified Counselor. She typically schedules live sessions week to week and may offer some evening and weekend availability, working with clients to establish a consistent time once they begin.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changes
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Jennifer (Jen) Sherman have?
Jennifer (Jen) Sherman has 12 years of experience providing mental health counseling.
Is Jennifer (Jen) Sherman a licensed therapist?
Yes. Jennifer (Jen) Sherman is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC). Her North Carolina license is NC LCMHC 10344.
In which languages does Jennifer (Jen) Sherman provide therapy?
Jennifer (Jen) Sherman provides therapy in English.
Where is Jennifer (Jen) Sherman located?
Jennifer (Jen) Sherman is located in North Carolina.
How can I work with Jennifer (Jen) Sherman as my therapist?
Sessions with Jennifer (Jen) Sherman are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, so you can choose the format that best fits your needs and schedule.
Does Jennifer (Jen) Sherman work with international clients?
No. Jennifer (Jen) Sherman does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Jennifer (Jen) Sherman cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based on factors like your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the “Start Therapy” button to complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapy Approaches That Translate Well Online
Jennifer (Jen) Sherman, LCMHC, draws from several evidence-informed approaches that can be effective in an online setting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It can be especially helpful for people who want practical strategies for anxiety, depression, stress, and unhelpful patterns that keep showing up in daily life.Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for managing intense emotions, handling conflict more effectively, and increasing steadiness during tough moments. Many people use DBT tools to build distress tolerance, improve communication, and strengthen relationships over time.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying what matters most. It supports taking values-based steps forward, even when life feels overwhelming or stuck.
Finding the right fit is part of the work. Jennifer collaborates with clients to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and pace, adjusting along the way as needs change.
Online therapy also makes support easier to access. Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can offer flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or times when leaving home feels like a barrier.
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