Dr. Sherrin Packer-Rosenthal , LCSW, LPCC

Dr. Sherrin Packer-Rosenthal is licensed in California and brings 40 years of professional experience to her work with individuals and families. She holds LCSW and LPCC credentials (licensed clinical social worker and licensed professional clinical counselor) and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and major life transitions.

Her practice emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can explore thoughts and feelings and build the skills they need for lasting change. She works collaboratively to tailor evidence-informed methods to each person and family, helping clients become confident in their roles as parents, partners, and self-advocates. Repairing everyday relational ruptures and fostering self-compassion are central aims of her work.

Dr. Packer-Rosenthal maintains active ties with educational institutions and stays current with developments in psychology, neurology, and biology while applying a critical perspective to research methods. Her training includes an NIMH fellowship in community mental health and experience creating shelter and child support programs. She has studied with recognized experts and is a credentialed school counselor who has supported families through early identification, IEPs, and 504 plans. She appreciates the privilege of accompanying clients through growth and change and supports them with practical, informed care.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Sherrin Packer-Rosenthal integrates several evidence-informed methods to address emotional and relational concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns, helping clients and families rebuild trust and connection after disruption. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client's own experience and strengths, offering a respectful, empathetic space where a person can explore goals and make choices that fit their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, making it useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the therapeutic journey. Dr. Packer-Rosenthal collaborates with each client to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then selects strategies from these approaches to form a personalized plan. That collaborative process helps clients feel involved and empowered in their care.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit work on stress, trauma, parenting, and life transitions into a busy schedule. These options increase accessibility and allow continued therapeutic progress even when in-person visits are not possible.