Sherri O'Lonergan is a licensed professional counselor practicing in Colorado with 20 years of experience.
01About Sherri
Sherri O'Lonergan is a licensed professional counselor practicing in Colorado with 20 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are wrestling with stress, anxiety, depression, and the effects of trauma and abuse. Her approach is straightforward and compassionate, with an emphasis on practical steps clients can use between sessions.
Sherri creates a space where people can talk through difficult feelings without judgment. She listens closely and helps clients name what they are experiencing.
Background and approach
From there she and the client set clear goals and try techniques that fit the person's life and values. Her work often addresses relationship strain, attachment issues, communication problems, and the aftermath of separation or divorce. She also supports people dealing with guilt, shame, questions of sexuality, women's issues, and transitions around pregnancy and childbirth.
Mood disorders and post-traumatic stress are included among her focus areas. Sherri uses a mix of methods to match the person and the concern. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to keep the person's needs central.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy offers concrete tools for changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. For trauma work she incorporates somatic and trauma-focused techniques and EMDR where appropriate. She welcomes people who want a practical, down-to-earth guide through hard times.
The aim is steady progress and clearer choices, not quick fixes. Sherri helps people build skills they can use long after therapy ends.
02Credentials
- LPC (Colorado)
- License LPC.0004784 · expires August 2027
- NPI
- 1063275618 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Sherri lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Attachment issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
Methods Sherri names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Sherri names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on being heard and understood, with the therapist following the person's lead to build trust and clarify goals. It helps when someone needs a steady, empathic space to sort feelings and make decisions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches concrete techniques to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and everyday stress because many strategies can be practiced between sessions and measured over time.
EMDR and trauma-focused methods aim to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories and their emotional impact. When trauma is the concern, these approaches give specific ways to process painful experiences while paying attention to the body's responses.
Finding the right approach is part of the early work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is seen.
Online therapy here is offered by licensed professionals using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for regular, in-depth sessions; phone works well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter option is needed; live chat and text messaging suit brief check-ins, journaling-style updates, or people who prefer typed communication. These formats make scheduling more flexible and help therapy fit into a busy life.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does she commonly address?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and the effects of trauma and abuse. Relationship issues, communication problems, and life transitions are also common focuses.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She practices in a client-centered way that keeps the person's needs first while offering practical tools. Sessions combine listening, skill-building, and techniques suited to the issue at hand.
What is her professional background?
She has 20 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and trauma-related concerns. That background informs her mix of approaches and practical focus.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed as an LPC in Colorado. Sessions are offered from that practice location.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted for online work.
What session formats does she offer?
The therapist provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options let people choose what fits their schedule and communication style.
How are sessions billed or paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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