Sherry Farrell, LMFT
California LMFT supporting families and individuals
- Stress and anxiety
- Couples and families
- Trauma and grief
About Sherry Farrell
Sherry Farrell is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in California who brings a blend of clinical experience, classroom insight, and family life to her therapeutic work. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Clinical Psychology from San Francisco State University and a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of San Francisco. After several years working in mental health settings, she took time to teach and raise her children, expanding her understanding of how children and families function across clinical, educational, and community contexts. This combination of roles informs her practical, grounded approach to therapy.
Her clinical background includes providing services in clinics and both alternative and mainstream school environments. She has supported children facing conduct disorder, ADHD, depression, social isolation, anxiety, suicidal ideation, abuse, and family-related stress. Her work with couples and families has addressed addiction, infidelity, parenting struggles, mood disorders, physical challenges, and divorce. With individuals she has focused on anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, and transitions through life changes.
In session she draws on a variety of methods including client-centered techniques, solution-focused strategies, narrative and motivational elements, existential ideas, and cognitive behavioral tools. She emphasizes building a relationship marked by compassion, respect, and mutual understanding, meeting clients where they are and collaborating to develop practical strategies that support lasting change. Her practice centers on helping people move from stress and uncertainty toward renewed hope and resilience.
Her clinical background includes providing services in clinics and both alternative and mainstream school environments. She has supported children facing conduct disorder, ADHD, depression, social isolation, anxiety, suicidal ideation, abuse, and family-related stress. Her work with couples and families has addressed addiction, infidelity, parenting struggles, mood disorders, physical challenges, and divorce. With individuals she has focused on anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, and transitions through life changes.
In session she draws on a variety of methods including client-centered techniques, solution-focused strategies, narrative and motivational elements, existential ideas, and cognitive behavioral tools. She emphasizes building a relationship marked by compassion, respect, and mutual understanding, meeting clients where they are and collaborating to develop practical strategies that support lasting change. Her practice centers on helping people move from stress and uncertainty toward renewed hope and resilience.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Sherry Farrell have?
Sherry Farrell has 10 years of clinical experience.
Is Sherry Farrell a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California. License details: CA LMFT 37204.
In which languages does Sherry Farrell provide therapy?
Sherry Farrell provides therapy in English.
Where is Sherry Farrell located?
Sherry Farrell is located in California.
How can I work with Sherry Farrell as my therapist?
You can work with Sherry Farrell through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Sherry Farrell work with international clients?
Sherry Farrell does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Sherry Farrell 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 and Online Therapy with Sherry Farrell
Sherry Farrell integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to support people facing a wide range of concerns. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a collaborative, empathetic relationship where the client’s experience guides the work - it is useful for improving self-esteem, relationships, and emotional insight. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues. She also uses solution-focused techniques that concentrate on strengths and achievable steps forward to create meaningful, short-term progress.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sherry works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time as progress unfolds.
Online therapy formats - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - provide flexibility for busy schedules and those who prefer remote care. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of treatment, try different session styles, and access licensed professionals from a range of locations, while preserving the collaborative, skill-based work that supports lasting change.