About Sheri
Sheri Bell-O'Gara is a licensed clinical social worker with 29 years of experience. She focuses on practical help for people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, sleep problems, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and major life changes.
Her work draws on several approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Client-Centered Therapy, and mindfulness. Sheri tailors sessions to each person's needs and preferences rather than following a fixed template.
How Sheri works
She uses plain language and aims to make sessions feel straightforward and useful. Sheri has a long background supporting people affected by hospice and end-of-life issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and first responder stress. Her experience also includes helping those coping with domestic violence, dissociation, abandonment and family of origin struggles.
She has provided care related to trauma from natural or human-caused disasters. Her style is compassionate and down-to-earth, with a readiness to use gentle humor when it helps. Sessions often include practical strategies for anxiety and sleep, skills for managing mood swings, and tools to cope with painful memories.
Sheri listens closely and works collaboratively to set clear goals. Sessions are offered in English and can be scheduled online by following the site's sign-up steps. She practices in Indiana and is available for international clients through online formats.
Sheri lists 9 ways of working on the entry:
What Sheri works with
The areas below are the ones Sheri selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Depression
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Relationship issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 29 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Indiana |
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Online support options
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then focus on actions that match their values to move forward. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is skill-focused and practical, teaching techniques to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns that contribute to anxiety, sleep problems, and mood concerns. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is a trauma-focused approach that helps process distressing memories so they cause less disruption in daily life.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them over time based on what works for the individual.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect: video calls for fuller conversation, phone sessions when video is not possible, live chat for quick check-ins, and text-based messaging for ongoing support between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, accommodate limited bandwidth, or have a shorter check-in during a break at work. Licensed professionals can use these options to provide consistent care and adapt sessions to each person's practical needs.
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