Sherry Gibbons, LCSW
Licensed in California · 3 years in practice
Sherry Gibbons is a licensed clinical social worker in California who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship strain, depression, and big life changes.
License and registration
- LCSW, California
- 138027 · expires April 2028
- NPI
- 1245914019 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 3
- Languages
- English
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About Sherry
Sherry Gibbons is a licensed clinical social worker in California who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship strain, depression, and big life changes. She uses a direct, warm style and encourages people to try new ways of thinking. Her motto is "She Learned to Become," and she focuses on practical steps toward real change.
Sherry brings three years of clinical experience to her work. She has particular experience with people who have lived in the foster system and with men who have been incarcerated.
Background and approach
That background informs how she listens and what she notices in sessions. Sessions emphasize building rapport quickly and working toward clear goals. Sherry stays open minded and supportive while also asking challenging questions when needed.
She draws on the person-in-environment perspective to see how life circumstances affect feelings and behavior. She leans on strength-based ideas, helping clients spot and use what already works in their lives. She also uses a solution-focused approach to map small, doable steps toward better coping and longer term gains.
Sherry frames mental health as part of who someone is, not their whole identity. Conversations are practical and grounded, aimed at helping clients find solutions they can use after sessions end.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Sherry lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Adoption and foster care
- Antisocial personality
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Postpartum depression
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Online support
Approaches that guide online work
Sherry uses two clear, practical approaches online. The person-in-environment perspective helps look at how living situations, relationships, and community factors affect feelings and behavior. It’s useful for addressing stress, family-related problems, and challenges tied to social circumstances.She also uses strength-based and solution-focused techniques to identify what already works and build step-by-step plans. These approaches focus on small, actionable changes that can reduce anxiety, improve communication, and support coping with life changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and then choose techniques that fit. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions to real-life needs rather than forcing a single method.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is helpful for face-to-face conversation and deeper exchanges. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging allow shorter, more frequent touchpoints and can fit around work or caregiving schedules. These options aim to make therapy flexible and easier to schedule while focusing on practical progress.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Sherry commonly help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship strain, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, substance concerns, chronic illness, and family problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sherry combines warmth with direct feedback and occasional challenge. She works collaboratively while asking practical questions to help clients move toward their goals.
What experience does she bring?
She has three years of clinical experience and specific work with former foster youth and with men who have been incarcerated. That experience shapes how she approaches assessment and planning.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, based in California.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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