Sheryl Mahon , LPC, LPCC

Sheryl Mahon is a licensed counselor with 18 years of experience helping people navigate grief, trauma, anticipatory grief, caregiver stress, end-of-life concerns, depression, major life changes, stress, and chronic illness. She holds professional counseling credentials of LPC and LPCC, which indicate state licensure to provide clinical counseling, and she is certified as a grief counselor (GC-C) and as a grief counselor for children and adolescents (GCCA-C).

Sheryl focuses on guiding individuals to identify the changes they want and then exploring practical strategies to reach those goals. Her work emphasizes building skills and offering tools that support change and personal growth. She describes her overall stance as eclectic, adapting therapeutic methods to fit each person rather than applying a single fixed model.

Sheryl views the therapist-client relationship as a partnership grounded in mutual trust, respect, honesty, communication, and a shared commitment to do the work. Prospective clients who choose to work with her can expect a collaborative approach aimed at helping them move forward, and she welcomes the opportunity to join clients on that process.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Sheryl Mahon draws from Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to tailor virtual care to each person’s needs. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current emotions and behaviors and can be useful for people struggling with abandonment, attachment issues, or relationship-related pain. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and collaboration, helping individuals feel heard while they explore goals and make choices that fit their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Sheryl works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so therapy remains relevant and effective for each person.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for people balancing busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or health limitations. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations while maintaining continuity of care and allowing therapy to fit into everyday life.