Sherrie Kuns-Mackert, LCSW

Sherrie Kuns-Mackert is a licensed clinical social worker in California with 30 years of professional experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, anger, depression and compassion fatigue. She also works with difficulties in concentration, memory and focus, adapting conversations and treatment plans to each person’s individual needs. Sherrie approaches care with respect, sensitivity and compassion, meeting clients where they are and shaping the pace and techniques to fit what helps most. She emphasizes practical strategies that address emotional regulation, daily functioning and coping with overwhelming feelings, while continually refining the plan as progress is made. Beginning therapy is often a courageous decision, and Sherrie affirms that step for everyone who reaches out. As an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with specialized training in mental health and social services - she brings steady experience and a commitment to thoughtful, person-centered support that aims to help clients manage symptoms and build more effective habits over time.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Sherrie uses structured, evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on identifying unhelpful patterns and building practical coping skills. These methods are aimed at reducing symptoms of stress, anxiety, anger and depression by helping clients develop clearer thinking, healthier responses and concrete strategies for everyday challenges.

She also offers skills-based work to support concentration, memory and focus, using targeted exercises and routine-building to improve attention and task management over time. For issues related to compassion fatigue, she incorporates compassion-focused elements that help clients balance care for others with care for themselves, addressing guilt and overwhelm in a supportive way.

Finding the right fit is part of the process - Sherrie collaborates with each person to determine which techniques align with their goals, preferences and current circumstances. Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging provide flexible ways to connect, making therapy more accessible around work, family and daily life while allowing licensed professionals and therapists to deliver consistent, ongoing support.