Sherry Farrell, LMFT

Sherry Farrell is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in California. She uses an approachable, person-focused style to help people facing stress, anxiety, relationship pain, grief, and major life changes.

Sherry trained in counseling psychology and worked in clinical and school settings before returning to therapy after years teaching while raising her children. That mix of clinical and educational experience shaped how she sees problems and solutions. She draws on ten years of clinical work to guide sessions with practical, straightforward care.

Her sessions emphasize listening first and building a respectful partnership. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow what matters most to each person and Solution-Focused methods to identify steps that move a person forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is also part of her toolbox for shifting thoughts and behaviors that keep problems stuck.

Sherry helps people with a wide range of concerns, including family and relationship issues, caregiving stress, trauma and abuse, addictions, mood disorders, and aging and geriatric issues. She also supports people dealing with sleep and eating problems, chronic illness or pain, and career or life transitions.

In the therapy room she focuses on clear goals and usable strategies. She meets people where they are and works collaboratively to reduce distress, build coping skills, and create lasting change. If someone is nervous about starting therapy, she aims to make the first steps simple and understandable.

Approaches you can use in online sessions

Sherry commonly blends Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the client's priorities so sessions reflect what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and uses clear exercises to change patterns and reduce symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and what feels comfortable, then try methods that fit. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as progress is assessed.

Confirm current session options before booking to learn which online formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to schedule appointments around work and caregiving, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people try different approaches without changing locations, which can help therapy fit into everyday life.