Sherry Bougard, LCSW

Sherry Bougard is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety. She brings 10 years of practical experience and a calm, straightforward approach. Sherry speaks English and practices in Tennessee. She encourages people to take the first step toward support and recognizes that beginning therapy can feel hard.

Sherry uses clear conversation to make room for thoughts and feelings. She aims to reduce overwhelm by helping people notice patterns, try new coping strategies, and set small goals. Her work often addresses mood concerns such as depression and low self-esteem, as well as life changes and motivation.

She also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and relationship challenges. Additional topics she helps with include caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication problems, and financial worries. Those facing issues tied to identity, such as LGBT concerns, may also find this approach relevant.

Sherry draws on several therapeutic methods in her work. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. Mindfulness techniques are used to build present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity. Motivational Interviewing helps clarify goals and strengthen commitment to change.

Her sessions are conversational and practical. She focuses on what matters most to each person and works collaboratively to develop steps that fit daily life. To start, people follow the site’s guided intake and schedule according to the available times.

How Sherry’s approaches translate to online work

Sherry commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in her work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of responding to stressful situations. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices that reduce reactivity and make it easier to cope in the moment.

She also draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify what they want and build motivation for change. That method uses gentle, guided conversation to uncover personal goals and next steps rather than pushing specific solutions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. This collaborative planning can be adjusted over time as progress or new concerns emerge.

Confirm the available session options before booking, since specific formats are set by the therapist and the platform. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - they often reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a work break, and can be scheduled around school or caregiving duties. Talk with the therapist during intake to decide how to structure sessions so they fit daily routines and goals.