Sherry Coleman, LCPC

Licensed in Illinois · 30 years in practice

Sherry Coleman is a licensed counselor in Illinois who focuses on helping people facing addiction, relationship strain, low self-esteem, and major life changes.

License and registration

LCPC, Illinois: 180.008033 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1487998316 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 30
Languages: English

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About Sherry

Sherry Coleman is a licensed counselor in Illinois who focuses on helping people facing addiction, relationship strain, low self-esteem, and major life changes. She draws on 30 years of experience to offer straightforward support and practical steps. Her approach is calm and direct, aimed at helping clients feel heard and make steady progress.

In sessions she creates an open space for clients to talk about thoughts and feelings without judgment.

Background and approach

She listens carefully and helps people identify patterns that keep them stuck. From there she suggests small, doable changes that fit each person's life and goals. Sherry uses a mix of therapy methods that include cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and acceptance-based strategies.

That variety lets her tailor work to concerns like stress, anxiety, addiction, or changes in relationships and career. She also brings skills from dialectical approaches when people need tools to manage intense emotions. Clients can expect clear goals and a steady focus on what matters most to them.

Sessions often include skills practice, thought work, and steps to build healthier routines and boundaries. Progress is measured in everyday changes, not just ideas. Her background includes three decades of clinical work in Illinois.

That experience informs how she balances practical coaching with deeper therapeutic work. She supports people who want to build resilience, address addictive behavior, and find a clearer sense of purpose.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Sherry lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Career difficulties
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Body image
Codependency
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Family problems
Hoarding
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Multicultural concerns
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Approaches Sherry names

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Online support

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate actions. It emphasizes values-based goals and small steps toward a life that feels meaningful, which can be useful for issues like addiction or life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing the behaviors that follow. It is practical and skill-based, and it often involves homework between sessions to practice new habits for anxiety, low self-esteem, or stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their goals, preferences, and everyday life. That might mean combining ACT and CBT techniques or adding mindfulness and dialectical tools when emotions run high.

Online therapy makes these approaches accessible through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for interactive skill teaching and face-to-face conversation. Phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in fits a lunch break. Live chat and text messaging let people send notes or check in between sessions and can help maintain momentum when schedules are busy.

These formats offer flexibility for people balancing work, family, or mobility limits while keeping therapy focused on practical steps and measurable progress.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does she help with?

She helps people dealing with addictions, relationship issues, low self-esteem, stress and anxiety, life changes, and career or LGBT concerns, among other areas.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is open and nonjudgmental with an emphasis on practical steps and skills. She listens closely and works with clients to set clear, achievable goals.

How much experience does she have?

She brings 30 years of professional experience supporting people through addiction, coping skills, motivation, and boundary work.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She holds an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor credential, listed as LCPC, and practices from Illinois.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

She does not work with international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does payment and getting started work?

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