Sherie Dechter, LCSW

Sherie Dechter is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in the Southern California area who has spent nearly three decades helping people navigate difficult life events. She draws on a wide range of clinical skills to meet each person where they are, tailoring techniques to fit the needs of individuals, couples, children and families.

Dedicated to guiding clients through grief, crisis and the day-to-day challenges that undermine well-being, she works collaboratively to identify obstacles and create workable solutions. Sherie emphasizes a warm, supportive therapeutic relationship in which clients can feel heard and understood while exploring what is affecting their lives.

Her approach centers on empowering people to heal, rebuild, and move toward their full potential. She has experience addressing stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, self-esteem and career questions among other areas. Sherie aims to foster an environment that encourages meaningful growth and practical change, and she looks forward to partnering with clients to open new possibilities for their lives.

Approaches for Online Therapy and Collaborative Care

Sherie uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that align with their values - an approach often useful for anxiety, stress and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationship patterns shape current connections and can be helpful for couples, parents and anyone struggling with intimacy or trust. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening and respect for each person’s own pace of change, supporting self-discovery and personal growth.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work, and Sherie treats that as a collaborative process. She will listen to a client’s goals, preferences and needs, and together they will determine which methods or combination of methods fit best for the situation.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to provide flexibility for busy schedules and differing comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit therapy into daily life, and choose modalities that feel most accessible for each person.