Sheri Pate, LMFT

Sheri Pate is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who meets clients with acceptance and practical tools to support change. She emphasizes mindfulness practices as a core way to manage stress and difficult emotions, guiding people into the present moment so they can notice thoughts and make new choices. In session she blends mindfulness and visualization with techniques drawn from interpersonal therapy, cognitive behavioral approaches, and solution-focused methods to help clients identify strengths and build more satisfying lives.

Sheri aims to help people connect with meaning, joy, and a sense of success by exploring their whole situation - including relationships, personal history, and existing skills. Her work often incorporates guided imagery, deep relaxation, and awareness exercises that support personal insight, improved coping, and clearer direction. She has led mindfulness, meditation, and yoga groups both in person and virtually, and has used those practices to support performance, health, and emotional well being.

She holds an undergraduate degree in psychology from UCLA and a master’s degree in counseling psychology from California Lutheran University. Sheri identifies as Hispanic Caucasian and is a first generation college graduate. She also created an awareness card game called Witness Cards to help people identify areas for growth in a simple, approachable way. As an LMFT - a licensed marriage and family therapist trained to work with individuals, couples, and families - she focuses on empowering clients to accept themselves and make confident, comfortable changes when they are ready.