- Trauma and abuse
- Family of origin issues
- CBT and DBT methods
About Sheri
Sheri Bettenhausen is a Kentucky LCSW with 18 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with trauma and abuse, grief and loss, parenting difficulties, depression, anxiety, stress, and relationship or family concerns including family of origin issues.
Sheri focuses on straightforward, practical work in sessions. She listens to the problem a person brings and helps them identify patterns that come from the family they grew up in. Conversations look at how those roles, expectations, and boundaries show up now. She uses clear tools to manage symptoms such as anxiety, depression, sleeping problems, anger, and substance use concerns.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to change unhelpful thoughts and build coping skills. Solution-Focused techniques are used to set specific, achievable goals. When past events are part of current distress, Trauma-Focused methods are used to address their impact.
Sheri also works with people facing issues around adoption and foster care, attachment, sexuality and gender questions, ADHD and bipolar mood concerns, and caregiver stress. She includes topics such as autism, intellectual disability, BDSM and kink when they are relevant to a person's situation.
Sessions are intended to be a place to talk through what is happening now and plan practical steps forward. People leave with concrete strategies to try between sessions and a clearer sense of how old family patterns affect present choices.
How Sheri uses therapy methods online
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleeping issues, and managing stress by practicing different ways of thinking and acting.DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, focuses on skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal interactions. It is useful when strong emotions, anger, or self-harm urges make daily life hard.
Solution-Focused Therapy narrows in on specific goals and small steps that can make a practical difference quickly. Trauma-Focused Therapy is used when past events continue to affect current feelings and relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sheri will discuss these options and help clients choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is collaborative and may change as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around work or family responsibilities, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins when a shorter meeting is helpful. Licensed professionals often use different formats to match client needs, and Sheri will discuss what works best during the initial planning conversation.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Sheri works with trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, relationship and family concerns, sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, bipolar and ADHD among other issues.
What is her therapy style like?
She keeps sessions practical and conversational, focusing on identifying patterns and planning steps to change current problems. The work emphasizes clear skills and goal setting.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of mental health and family-related issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds a Kentucky LCSW and practices in Kentucky.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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