Amy Sherman, LMHC

Amy Sherman is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida. She brings 21 years of experience helping people who are overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, anger, and addictions. Amy uses straightforward, collaborative work to help clients imagine and move toward a clearer future.

She focuses on practical skill building. Sessions often include learning new ways to manage strong feelings, improving communication, and creating plans to handle life transitions. Amy aims to help clients feel more energized and able to take the next step in their lives.

Her background includes a master's degree in counseling and psychology from Vermont College and over two decades as a Florida LMHC. That experience includes work with anger management, anxiety, domestic and substance abuse, and midlife concerns. She draws on a mix of client-centered, cognitive behavior, emotionally-focused, hypnotherapy, and mindfulness approaches.

In the room, Amy uses clear goals and measurable steps. She helps people uncover obstacles and practice new responses. Therapy can include talking through triggers, building coping skills, and trying mindfulness or brief hypnotic techniques when helpful.

People who come for help leave with a plan they can use. Amy emphasizes personal growth and steady progress. The focus is on what clients want their lives to look like next and how to get there.

How Amy's Approaches Translate to Online Work

Amy uses client-centered work that focuses on each person's goals and values. This approach means sessions start by exploring what matters most to the individual and then shaping therapy around those goals. It helps with motivation, decision-making, and building plans that fit the client's life.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is another common approach she uses. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and problems with coping skills or relapse prevention in addictions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Amy will collaborate with clients to decide which methods to try based on their needs, goals, and preferences. That can include blending client-centered conversation, CBT exercises, mindfulness practices, or brief hypnotherapy techniques as appropriate.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Many people find remote sessions help fit therapy into a busy schedule, make follow-up work easier, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Reach out to learn which formats are offered and to plan sessions that match daily life and goals.