Dr. Sherrin Packer-Rosenthal, LCSW, LPCC
California therapist with 40 years experience
- LCSW and LPCC
- 40 years experience
- Stress and anxiety care
About Dr. Sherrin Packer-Rosenthal
Dr. Sherrin Packer-Rosenthal, LCSW, LPCC (Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor), brings 40 years of professional experience to her work with individuals and families in California. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and major life transitions, while also addressing related concerns such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric issues, attachment difficulties, and caregiver stress. Her practice emphasizes empowering clients to become experts in their own lives and to develop skills that support confident, loving relationships with partners and family members.
She creates an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored safely, and she supports clients in taking the courageous first steps toward a more fulfilling life. Dr. Packer-Rosenthal integrates current knowledge from psychology, neurology, and biology, maintaining connections with educational institutions and applying a critical eye to research methods so that interventions are both evidence-informed and well matched to each person’s needs and choices.
Her background includes an NIMH fellowship in community mental health, experience working across ages and orientations, and contributions to the founding of shelters and children’s support programs. She trained with Dr. Alicia Lieberman, PhD, and has also studied with Bessel van der Kolk, Stephen Porges, and Daniel Siegel. As a credentialed school counselor, she has assisted families with early identification and navigating IEPs and 504 plans to help children access appropriate educational supports. Throughout her work she emphasizes developing self-compassion and practical skills for repairing everyday relationship ruptures, and she welcomes the privilege of supporting clients in their growth.
She creates an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored safely, and she supports clients in taking the courageous first steps toward a more fulfilling life. Dr. Packer-Rosenthal integrates current knowledge from psychology, neurology, and biology, maintaining connections with educational institutions and applying a critical eye to research methods so that interventions are both evidence-informed and well matched to each person’s needs and choices.
Her background includes an NIMH fellowship in community mental health, experience working across ages and orientations, and contributions to the founding of shelters and children’s support programs. She trained with Dr. Alicia Lieberman, PhD, and has also studied with Bessel van der Kolk, Stephen Porges, and Daniel Siegel. As a credentialed school counselor, she has assisted families with early identification and navigating IEPs and 504 plans to help children access appropriate educational supports. Throughout her work she emphasizes developing self-compassion and practical skills for repairing everyday relationship ruptures, and she welcomes the privilege of supporting clients in their growth.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dr. Sherrin Packer-Rosenthal have?
Dr. Sherrin Packer-Rosenthal has 40 years of professional experience.
Is Dr. Sherrin Packer-Rosenthal a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credentials LCSW and LPCC. Her license details are CA LCSW 82041 and CA LPCC 1127.
In which languages does Dr. Sherrin Packer-Rosenthal provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Dr. Sherrin Packer-Rosenthal located?
She is located in California.
How can I work with Dr. Sherrin Packer-Rosenthal as my therapist?
You can work with Dr. Packer-Rosenthal through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dr. Sherrin Packer-Rosenthal work with international clients?
Dr. Sherrin Packer-Rosenthal does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dr. Sherrin Packer-Rosenthal 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, please click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a 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 the advantages of online care
Dr. Sherrin Packer-Rosenthal draws from attachment-based therapy, client-centered therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide her online practice. Attachment-based therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people build safer, more secure connections; it is often useful for attachment issues, trauma, and relationship difficulties. Client-centered therapy emphasizes the therapist’s empathic presence and respect for the client’s perspective, creating space for self-exploration and personal growth and supporting change through understanding and acceptance. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) offers practical strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it especially effective for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Dr. Packer-Rosenthal works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they adjust the plan over time so treatment remains responsive and relevant.
Online therapy offers flexible, accessible ways to meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to engage from home or other convenient locations and to select formats that match their comfort and lifestyle. Licensed professionals can use these remote options to deliver consistent, personalized care while accommodating scheduling and mobility needs.
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