- Goal oriented
- Nonjudgmental support
- Practical tools
About Sheri
Sheri Bettenhausen is a licensed clinical social worker in Kentucky with 18 years of experience supporting people through sleep troubles, trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, and parenting strain. She helps clients who are coping with major life changes, stress, addictions, anger, and issues around identity and relationships. Sheri aims to build an open space where people can say what they’re feeling without fear of judgment.
Her style is straightforward and practical. She listens first, then works with each person to set clear goals and small steps toward change. Sessions focus on everyday strategies that can be used between meetings, along with talking through the events and feelings that keep someone stuck.
Sheri uses methods such as cognitive behavioral approaches and dialectical behavior ideas to help people notice patterns and try new responses. She also draws on solution-focused techniques to set achievable short-term goals and on trauma-focused work when past events continue to cause distress.
Her background as a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) means she has a broad practice history across many concerns, including sleep difficulties, mood disorders, ADHD, and sexuality-related issues. She also has experience with adoption and foster care, attachment concerns, and caregiver stress.
People who choose Sheri can expect a calm, nonjudgmental presence and a focus on practical tools alongside deeper processing. To begin, she asks people to share their current struggles and what they hope will be different, then crafts a plan that fits those needs.
How talk therapy methods translate to online care
CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of responding. It’s often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and managing mood or attention challenges. DBT, or dialectical behavior therapy, teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and relationship skills so people can handle strong feelings and reduce impulsive reactions. These approaches give hands-on skills that can be practiced between sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and together decide which combination of CBT, DBT, or solution-focused steps fits best. That decision is revisited as progress is made so the plan adapts to real needs.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, since options are not detailed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow quicker check-ins when needed. It also lets people use tools and worksheets in real time during meetings, making skill practice more immediate and practical.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Credentials
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Sheri help with?
Sheri works with a wide range of issues including trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anxiety, stress, sleep problems, parenting difficulties, addictions, relationship and sexuality concerns, and attention or mood disorders.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is direct and practical. She listens, sets clear goals with the client, and focuses on skills and steps people can use between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She brings 18 years of professional experience working with people across many concerns, including trauma, grief, and mood disorders.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, listed as LCSW in Kentucky.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Scheduling and format details can be reviewed when you begin the intake process.
What does therapy cost and how do sessions work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.