- Mindfulness practice
- Sleep and rest
- Guided imagery
About Sheri
Sheri Pate is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) who focuses on practical ways to reduce stress and improve rest. She combines mindfulness, guided imagery, and relaxation to help people manage difficult thoughts and sleep problems. Sheri emphasizes accepting yourself where you are and building from your strengths. Her work often centers on small, doable steps that fit into everyday life.
Sheri has been practicing since 2002 and brings 16 years of clinical experience. She blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral ideas and attachment-informed understanding to address anxiety, depression, sleep concerns, and life transitions. Sessions use mindfulness exercises and visualization to calm the body and mind.
Her background includes an undergraduate degree in psychology from UCLA and a master’s degree in counseling psychology from California Lutheran University. Growing up in a diverse Los Angeles neighborhood shaped her approach to respect and cultural awareness. Sheri is Hispanic Caucasian and a first-generation college graduate.
She has led meditation, yoga, and mindfulness groups across the country and moved many of those offerings online during the pandemic. That group work informs her individual sessions, especially techniques for relaxation and improved sleep. Sheri also developed a simple awareness card game called Witness Cards to help clients notice patterns and next steps.
Sheri aims to help people reconnect with quiet, rest, and enjoyment. She introduces breathing practices, guided imagery, and small behavioral shifts so clients can test what helps them sleep better and feel steadier during the day.
How attachment, mindfulness, and CBT shape online care
Attachment-based ideas focus on how early relationships affect current ways of connecting. In practice this means looking at patterns in close relationships and practicing new ways to respond when stress or conflict shows up. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and acceptance; the therapist follows the person's pace and priorities while offering support and reflection. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, behaviors, and routines that keep problems going and introduces small changes to improve mood and sleep.Finding the right approach is a team effort. Sheri will talk with the client about goals, symptoms, and daily routines, then recommend exercises to try. That process is collaborative and can change as the work progresses, using what helps most for stress, sleep, or concentration.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Many people find online work useful because it can fit into a busy day, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it easier to practice guided imagery, breathing, and mindfulness exercises in the moment. Ask about which session formats are offered so you can pick what best fits your schedule and needs.
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Experience
16+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Sheri address?
Sheri helps people with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, depression, grief, ADHD, relationship and intimacy concerns, and life changes. She also works with issues like chronic pain, caregiver stress, and family of origin concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centered and practical, using mindfulness, guided imagery, and cognitive behavioral ideas to build coping skills. Sessions focus on short, usable tools people can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has been practicing since 2002 and reports 16 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns and populations.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a California LMFT, licensed in California. Her education includes a psychology degree from UCLA and a master’s in counseling psychology from California Lutheran University.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.