Sheryl Mahon , LPC, LPCC

Sheryl Mahon is a licensed counselor with more than 18 years of experience helping people navigate grief, trauma, caregiver stress, end-of-life concerns, depression, major life changes, chronic illness, and related challenges. She holds LPC and LPCC credentials - Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - and is also certified as a grief counselor (GC-C) and as a grief counselor specializing in children and adolescents (GCCA-C).

She partners with clients to identify the changes they want to make and to explore practical strategies that support those goals. Her style is intentionally eclectic, selecting techniques and tools that fit each person rather than following a single rigid model. That flexibility allows her to address a wide range of issues, from stress and sleep difficulties to trauma, compassion fatigue, and shifts in self-esteem.

Sheryl views the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative partnership built on mutual trust, respect, honest communication, and a shared commitment to the work. She focuses on building skills that promote growth and resilience while helping clients clarify values and make meaningful change. Those who choose to work with her can expect a thoughtful, goal-oriented process focused on real-life results.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Sheryl integrates several evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to each person's needs. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of connection and safety in relationships, helping clients understand how early attachments influence current trust, abandonment concerns, and relationship reactions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, nonjudgmental listening, and supporting clients to find their own solutions, which can be especially helpful for life transitions, self-esteem work, and grief. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and develop practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and improve daily functioning.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the therapeutic process. Sheryl works collaboratively with clients to assess goals, preferences, and responses to different strategies, adapting the plan over time so care stays aligned with the client’s needs.

Online therapy with Sheryl is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules, mobility limits, or geographic constraints. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access licensed professionals from wherever clients are, while still focusing on meaningful progress and practical coping skills.