Sheri Bettenhausen, LCSW

Sheri Bettenhausen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Kentucky with 18 years of professional experience. She has focused experience helping people navigate trauma and abuse, cope with grief and loss, manage parenting challenges, and address depression.

Sheri cultivates an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed honestly. She works collaboratively with each person to explore concerns and identify practical steps toward change. Seeking a more fulfilling and happier life often requires courage, and Sheri offers steady support and encouragement as clients take those first steps.

Her practice centers on empowering individuals through compassionate guidance and practical strategies, helping them build resilience and move toward goals at their own pace.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support and Growth

Sheri draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy to guide online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and develop practical skills for managing symptoms like anxiety and depression. Trauma-Focused Therapy specifically addresses the effects of traumatic experiences and supports recovery by working through memories, reactions, and coping strategies in a paced, supportive way.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Sheri collaborates with each person to determine the best fit. She considers the client’s needs, goals, and preferences and adapts methods over time so therapy stays aligned with what is most helpful.

Online therapy sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and accessibility for those who prefer remote options. These formats make it easier to maintain consistent care while fitting sessions into everyday life, and Sheri works with clients to select the communication method that suits them best.