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Sherrie Kuns-Mackert

Sherrie Kuns-Mackert, LCSW

Therapist in California

Compassionate, practical support for daily struggles

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  • 30 years experience
  • California LCSW
  • Focus on depression

About Sherrie

Sherrie Kuns-Mackert is a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, anger, depression, or compassion fatigue. She also supports those struggling with concentration, memory, and attention concerns. Her tone is respectful and compassionate while keeping sessions straightforward and practical.

Sherrie aims to tailor conversations and plans to each person’s needs. She listens for what matters most and adjusts goals as progress is made. Her work often addresses related issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, and communication problems. She also brings experience with chronic pain, illness, and disability and with substance use concerns.

People who have gone through natural or human-caused disasters, first responder stresses, or impulse-related struggles may find focused help here. She has worked with co-morbidity, dissociation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD). Sessions are built around practical steps and clearer patterns of thinking and behavior.

Sherrie practices in California and uses her long experience to guide treatment choices. She encourages people to take the first step and recognizes that starting therapy takes courage. Her approach is to meet each person with sensitivity while helping them make manageable changes.

Before booking, confirm current session options and scheduling details so the plan fits daily life and availability.

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Approaches that guide online work

Sherrie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage mood and daily functioning. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and building clearer, more useful ways of responding to stress and depression. This kind of work helps when low mood or anxious thoughts get in the way of everyday tasks.

Another approach emphasizes practical skills for handling strong emotions like anger and compassion fatigue. That work often includes developing concrete routines, emotion management strategies, and communication techniques to reduce conflict and burnout.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will ask about goals, daily routines, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they will choose and adjust methods so the work fits the person's needs and preferences.

If you plan to use online therapy, confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Many people find virtual sessions help fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and make it easier to keep regular appointments. Ask about the available session options so you can pick what fits your life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Sherrie address?

She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, compassion fatigue, attention and concentration issues, and related concerns like attachment and communication problems.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is respectful and practical. She tailors conversations and plans to each person and focuses on manageable steps and clearer patterns of thinking and behavior.

What is her professional background?

She has 30 years of professional experience and has worked with a wide range of concerns including chronic illness, first responder stress, and substance use issues.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in California.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I work with her from outside the United States?

International clients are not accepted at this time.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work together?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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