Sherry Bougard, LCSW
Licensed in Tennessee · 10 years in practice
Sherry Bougard uses practical, conversation-based therapy to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and problems with self-esteem.
License and registration
- LCSW, Tennessee
- 8634 · expires August 2027
- LCSW, Texas
- 117516 · expires August 2027
- NPI
- 1043470131 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English
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About Sherry
Sherry Bougard uses practical, conversation-based therapy to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and problems with self-esteem. She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing in Tennessee with ten years of experience. Sherry aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and respectful.
In sessions she focuses on clear goals and small, doable changes. She frequently draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and Mindfulness to help clients notice thoughts and feelings without getting swept away by them.
Background and approach
Motivational Interviewing is part of her approach when someone needs help finding motivation to change old patterns. Sherry works with a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, parenting stress, and career or money worries. She also addresses issues like abandonment, avoidant personality traits, chronic illness or pain, and caregiver stress.
Her practice includes support for LGBT concerns and for people navigating life transitions. Her style is conversational and direct. Clients can expect to talk through what matters most to them and then try practical steps between sessions.
She aims to create a nonjudgmental space where questions and small experiments are part of the work. Sherry offers sessions by video, phone, live chat, and text messaging so people can choose what fits their day. She encourages clients to start with a short questionnaire and a scheduling step to find a good match.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Sherry lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Abandonment
- Avoidant personality
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Domestic violence
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Sherry names
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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Online support
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Sherry often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot thinking patterns that keep them stuck and to try small behavior changes. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and motivation challenges. Mindfulness Therapy is another common tool she uses to teach simple awareness skills so strong emotions are less overwhelming and easier to respond to calmly.She also uses Motivational Interviewing when clients need help building motivation and commitment to change. That approach focuses on listening, drawing out personal reasons for change, and setting achievable next steps. Deciding which approach to use is collaborative - the therapist and client talk about goals, try methods, and adjust the plan together as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. Video calls let people work face to face when that feels important. Phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging work for brief check-ins, homework review, and ongoing support between longer sessions. These options give flexibility to fit therapy into busy schedules and make consistent work more practical.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress and anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting concerns, and career or financial stress.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is conversational and practical, focusing on goals, clear steps, and exercises to try between sessions.
How much experience does she bring?
She has ten years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community care.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with licensure in Tennessee and practices in Tennessee.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with clients based in her licensed region.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging so clients can pick the format that fits their routine.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on therapist availability.
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