Sheri Pate, LMFT

Sheri Pate brings a compassionate, acceptance-based approach to therapy and encourages clients to begin from wherever they are in life. She emphasizes mindfulness exercises as a primary coping tool - practices that help manage stress and uncomfortable thoughts by bringing attention into the present moment and creating space for new ways of thinking, relating, and responding.

As a LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Sheri’s mission is to help clients connect with their fullest potential and cultivate more meaning, joy, and success. Since 2002 she has led mindfulness and visualization practices that supported clients in making lasting changes. Her therapeutic work draws on techniques from interpersonal therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and solution-focused methods while centering the client as a whole person and identifying their strengths.

Sheri earned an undergraduate degree in psychology from UCLA and a master’s degree in counseling psychology from California Lutheran University. She grew up in Los Angeles in a racially diverse neighborhood, is Hispanic Caucasian, and is a first generation college graduate. From 2011 to 2022 she led yoga, meditation, and mindfulness groups across the country, both in person and virtually during the pandemic, integrating mind-body practices into performance and wellness work.

She enjoys guiding clients through guided imagery, deep relaxation, and awareness exercises to help them recognize their unique gifts, clarify personal values, and make changes when they are ready. Sheri also developed an awareness card game called Witness Cards to help clients identify areas for growth and change with ease and comfort.

Therapeutic Approaches and the Benefits of Online Work

Mindfulness Therapy is central to Sheri’s practice and focuses on present-moment awareness through practices like guided imagery, meditation, and relaxation. These techniques help people manage stress and uncomfortable thoughts and can support transitions, anxiety, and improved emotional regulation.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is often used for concerns such as anxiety, depression, and sleep difficulties by teaching skills to address thoughts, actions, and coping strategies.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes understanding the person as a whole and building on their strengths. This approach creates space for clients to explore values, relationships, and life goals at their own pace while a therapist offers empathy and collaborative support.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sheri works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time as those needs change.

Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. These options increase flexibility for scheduling, reduce travel time, and allow clients to connect with licensed professionals from locations across California. The variety of formats supports different communication styles and practical needs while maintaining continuity of care.