Sherry McClanahan, LPC
Compassionate, strengths-focused licensed counselor
- CBT and mindfulness
- LGBTQ affirming care
- Trauma-informed support
About Sherry McClanahan
Sherry McClanahan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Virginia with three years of clinical experience. She offers a straightforward and compassionate approach that centers on each person's unique circumstances, working collaboratively to build on existing strengths and identify realistic paths forward. Sherry emphasizes a client-centered, solution-focused style that blends cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and strength-based strategies to help clients develop practical skills and greater self-awareness.
She supports individual adults and couples through challenges including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and issues related to identity and sexuality. Her practice also addresses more specific areas such as attachment and abandonment concerns, body image, codependency, communication problems, gender dysphoria, and experiences within kink and alternative sex culture. Sherry brings focused training in working with trauma, and she has experience assisting people who have faced loss, physical or sexual abuse, and domestic violence.
Sherry aims to create an open and welcoming environment where clients can explore goals and make meaningful changes. She works in English and frames treatment as a cooperative process, tailoring interventions to each person's needs while encouraging hope and forward movement.
She supports individual adults and couples through challenges including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and issues related to identity and sexuality. Her practice also addresses more specific areas such as attachment and abandonment concerns, body image, codependency, communication problems, gender dysphoria, and experiences within kink and alternative sex culture. Sherry brings focused training in working with trauma, and she has experience assisting people who have faced loss, physical or sexual abuse, and domestic violence.
Sherry aims to create an open and welcoming environment where clients can explore goals and make meaningful changes. She works in English and frames treatment as a cooperative process, tailoring interventions to each person's needs while encouraging hope and forward movement.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCodependencyCommunication problemsDependent personalityDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues
Therapeutic Approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Sherry McClanahan have?
She has 3 years of experience.
Is Sherry McClanahan a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor. License details: VA LPC 0701008895.
In which languages does Sherry McClanahan provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Sherry McClanahan located?
She is located in Virginia.
How can I work with Sherry McClanahan as my therapist?
You can work with Sherry McClanahan through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Sherry McClanahan work with international clients?
Sherry McClanahan does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Sherry McClanahan 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. 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 for online care
Sherry often integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy alongside mindfulness practices to address a range of concerns in remote sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) focuses on building emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills, making it helpful for intense emotions, relationship difficulties, and patterns of self-sabotage. Mindfulness Therapy encourages present-moment awareness and grounding techniques that can reduce rumination and improve emotional balance.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Sherry works collaboratively with clients to determine what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they tailor strategies and adjust interventions over time to find the most effective combination for each individual.
Online therapy with Sherry offers flexible ways to engage through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care when life gets hectic, and access support from home. Licensed professionals can deliver structured, skill-focused work through these formats while adapting techniques to the medium and the client's comfort level.