Sherlyn Conlan , LPC

Sherlyn Conlan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oklahoma with 25 years of clinical experience supporting people through difficult life transitions and emotional challenges. She brings deep training in the effects of trauma on daily functioning and relationships, and she works with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting and family concerns, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Sherlyn also addresses a wide range of related areas including attachment and adoption matters, caregiver stress, mood disorders, obsessive and compulsive symptoms, postpartum and seasonal mood concerns, and self-harm and suicidal ideation.

Known for a steady, empathetic presence, she uses evidence-informed methods to help clients build resilience, clarify values, and develop practical coping skills. Sherlyn emphasizes a collaborative working relationship where clients are invited to explore emotions, practice new strategies, and identify meaningful goals. As an LPC she combines clinical knowledge with a respectful, nonjudgmental approach to help people move toward greater well-being and increased functioning in their daily lives.

While rooted in trauma-informed care, her practice balances short-term problem solving with longer-term healing, tailored to each person’s needs and life circumstances.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take committed actions in line with their values while learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and developing practical skills to change them - it is commonly used for anxiety, mood disorders, panic, and obsessive symptoms. Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses how past traumatic experiences affect current functioning and relationships, using strategies to reduce symptoms and rebuild a sense of safety and control.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Sherlyn works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so therapy aligns with what is most helpful and feasible for the individual.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - which can make it easier to fit care into a busy life and reach licensed professionals without travel. These options support continuity of care and allow therapists and clients to maintain momentum between sessions when that is helpful.