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Sherie Dechter

Sherie Dechter, LCSW

Therapist in California

Compassionate clinical social worker with practical tools

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  • 30 years experience
  • Focus on relationships
  • Practical skills

About Sherie

Sherie Dechter is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with three decades of experience helping people navigate difficult life moments. She focuses on practical support for stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, and trauma. Sherie aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can be heard and start to feel more like themselves again.

She approaches work in a straightforward, collaborative way. Sherie draws from cognitive behavioral methods and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice patterns and try small changes. She also uses attachment-based ideas to look at how relationships shape feelings and behavior.

Sessions tend to be collaborative and paced to what each person can manage. Sherie emphasizes listening first, then helping clients set clear, doable goals. She helps people practice skills for managing emotions, improving communication, and reducing overwhelm.

Across 30 years as an LCSW in California, Sherie has supported people through crisis, loss, parenting strain, adoption and foster care issues, caregiver stress, and workplace concerns. Her approach is flexible and focused on everyday steps that make life more manageable.

People who want direct, compassionate guidance for depression, anxiety, or relationship challenges may find her style practical and steady. To begin, prospective clients are invited to complete the platform’s matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

How Sherie’s Approaches Translate to Online Care

Sherie frequently draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and attachment-based ideas. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate actions, which can help with anxiety, depression, and overwhelm. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on a warm, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens and follows the person’s concerns to build trust and clarity. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and ongoing relationship patterns affect current feelings and communication, useful for intimacy and relationship struggles.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sherie treats therapy as a collaborative process and will discuss which methods make sense for a person’s goals and life situation. Together they decide what to try first and adjust as needed based on how the client responds.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Many people find that learning skills and practicing communication exercises work well in remote sessions, while the therapist and client collaborate to adapt tools for everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Sherie help address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship and intimacy-related issues, among other concerns such as parenting strain, ADHD, and caregiver stress.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She listens first, then helps set practical goals and teaches skills people can use between sessions.

What is her professional background?

She has 30 years of clinical experience, supporting people through crisis, loss, and life transitions while using a variety of therapeutic approaches.

What credentials and location are listed for Sherie?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California and practices there.

In which languages can sessions be held?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does cost and scheduling work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

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