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Sherry Coleman, LCPC

Illinois LCPC focused on recovery and relationships
  • Addictions and recovery
  • Relationship and family
  • Stress and self esteem

About Sherry Coleman

Sherry Coleman is a licensed clinician in Illinois with 30 years of professional experience helping people navigate addictions, relationship challenges, self-esteem concerns, and major life changes. As an LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - she draws on a broad background supporting individuals and families with issues such as healthy boundaries, motivation, stress and anxiety, and compassion fatigue. Her practice includes focused work on substance and process addictions, eating and body image concerns, hoarding, post-traumatic stress, veteran and armed forces issues, and multicultural and discrimination-related stressors.

Sherry emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental approach that encourages honest exploration of thoughts and feelings and promotes practical skill building. She collaborates with clients to identify values, strengthen confidence, and develop strategies for healthier relationships and daily coping. Sherry recognizes that seeking change requires courage and offers steady support throughout the process. While not accepting new clients at this time, she remains committed to helping people move toward greater resilience, purpose, and well-being through evidence-informed methods and compassionate care.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also Specializes In

Stress, AnxietyLGBTCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

Body imageCodependencyDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsHoardingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Women's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Sherry Coleman have?

Sherry Coleman has 30 years of professional experience.

Is Sherry Coleman a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LCPC credential - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - and is licensed in Illinois as IL LCPC 180.008033.

In which languages does Sherry Coleman provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Sherry Coleman located?

She is located in Illinois.

How can I work with Sherry Coleman as my therapist?

You can work with Sherry Coleman through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Sherry Coleman work with international clients?

Sherry Coleman does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Sherry Coleman cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Sherry Coleman

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It is often used for issues like anxiety, stress, and recovery from addictions by teaching acceptance and value-driven behavior. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering practical skills to address anxiety, depression, and problem behaviors. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathetic, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist supports the person's own capacity for growth, making it well suited for concerns about self-esteem, relationships, and life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sherry works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy modalities such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to access consistent care from licensed professionals. These options offer flexibility for busy schedules, those with mobility or transportation limits, and people who need continuity of support across life changes, while preserving the core therapeutic work of building skills, insight, and coping strategies.

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