Sherri Brothers, LPC

Sherri Brothers is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with more than 20 years of experience working within a local social service agency. She has developed particular expertise supporting individuals and families affected by the child welfare system and those who have experienced trauma, bringing a calm, experienced perspective to complex circumstances.

Her clinical focus includes relationship concerns, stress and anxiety management, adjustment disorder, and LGBTQ issues. Sherri draws on her academic training - a Bachelor of Arts from Virginia Tech and a Master of Science from the University of Connecticut, where she specialized in Marriage and Family Therapy - to inform a systems-minded approach to care.

Beginning a therapeutic relationship can feel challenging, and Sherri aims to make that first step easier. She takes time to learn about each person, to clarify the issues they are facing, and to explore motivation and goals for counseling. Sessions are organized to make the most of the time available and to move toward practical progress.

Sherri welcomes people of any race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, or other identifying labels. She focuses on identifying individual strengths and helping clients use those strengths to move forward. Sherri looks forward to working with new clients in Virginia.

Practical approaches and online therapy options

Sherri uses evidence-informed approaches to help clients identify patterns and build skills. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors; it helps people reframe unhelpful thinking, reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change behaviors that get in the way of daily life. Mindfulness Therapy encourages present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of experience; it can be helpful for stress, emotional regulation, and increasing resilience. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented style that supports someone who is ambivalent about change by strengthening personal motivation and commitment.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work itself. Sherri collaborates with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts strategies as progress unfolds. This shared process helps make therapy feel relevant and practical.

Online therapy with Sherri is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which allows flexibility for scheduling and participation from different settings. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, family, and life demands while still engaging with a licensed professional.