Sherie Dechter, LCSW
Licensed in California · 30 years in practice
Sherie Dechter is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with thirty years of experience supporting people through stressful and painful life moments.
License and registration
- LCSW, California
- 19664 · expires October 2027
- NPI
- 1295012300 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 30
- Languages
- English
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About Sherie
Sherie Dechter is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with thirty years of experience supporting people through stressful and painful life moments. She focuses on practical, steady help for anxiety, depression, relationship strains, parenting stress, grief, trauma, and questions about identity and purpose. Sherie writes and speaks plainly so worried parents and busy adults can understand the next steps.
In sessions she listens carefully and helps people name what matters most to them.
Background and approach
She combines therapy methods to fit each person’s needs, using tools that encourage clearer thinking, stronger connections, and kinder self-talk. The aim is to reduce overwhelm and build skills that work in everyday life. Sherie has spent decades in California working with adults who face loss, caregiver strain, adoption and foster care issues, attachment concerns, and complicated family histories.
She draws on approaches that strengthen relationships and help people recover after abuse or other painful events. Her experience includes supporting people through fertility challenges, career transitions, and intimacy-related worries. Sessions move at a practical pace.
Sherie helps clients set realistic goals and practices small changes between meetings. She encourages communication tools, boundaries, and ways to manage anger and compassion fatigue so life feels more manageable. People who come to Sherie often want a calm, experienced guide who will offer clear feedback and steady support.
She works collaboratively to create plans that match each person’s values and daily realities.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Sherie lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Family of origin issues
- Fertility issues
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches Sherie names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Therapeutic approaches that translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take small steps toward them. It focuses on actions that matter more than getting rid of every unpleasant thought, and it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life purpose questions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current reactions and closeness with others. This approach helps people improve communication, address family of origin issues, and repair intimacy struggles.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sherie will work together with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaboration shapes the plan and lets adjustments happen as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation and practicing communication skills. Phone sessions can fit into a short break or require less bandwidth. Live chat or text messaging work well for check-ins, brief coaching, or ongoing support between meetings. These options give flexibility so therapy fits work, family life, and travel schedules.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Sherie help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and intimacy-related problems, plus ADHD and self-esteem challenges.
What is her approach to therapy?
Therapy is collaborative and practical. Sherie combines techniques like ACT, attachment work, client-centered methods, and CBT to fit each person’s goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has thirty years of clinical experience supporting people through crisis, loss, relationship struggles, and long-term stress.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - practicing in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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