Rediscover Your Joy and Purpose
Therapy for Individuals Ready to Move Past Their Pain
Available Online Throughout Texas
SCHEDULERob* knew she meant it this time. “If you don’t get the help you need, I’m leaving.” She always wanted him to talk about the trauma he’d experienced, but he didn’t see how it could help. Just thinking about it brought up too much pain. But it seemed like the harder he tried to block it out, the more it haunted him. It wasn’t just his wife anymore. Friends had begun bringing up his behavior. Also, after an angry outburst at work, his boss let him know that the next one would be his last.
Nicole* believed they meant well, but every time she talked to a friend or family member, she just felt worse. Empty platitudes like “Everything happens for a reason” or “You’ll find someone else” just proved how little they understood what she was going through. Loved ones said they were there for her, but whenever she truly tried to open up, it just made them uncomfortable. People kept encouraging her to get on with her life, but she couldn’t imagine living without him.
Kelly* had wanted this career for as long as she could remember. And after years of school, boatloads of student debt, and many sacrifices, she’d finally made it. At first, it was rewarding. Hard but rewarding. But, after nearly a decade, it was beginning to feel like a drudge. She was good at her job, and that meant everyone knew they could count on her to pick up the slack. She began dreaming about walking away from it all and living off alone somewhere in the woods. She was becoming jaded and didn’t like it.
Andy* worried about everything, including worrying too much. As a result, it was hard for him to engage with the present moment when he was forever stuck focused on what would happen next. The idea of making a mistake or being less than perfect was too much to bear, so he found himself paralyzed by indecision. He suspected that this unattainable ideal of perfection went back to his upbringing, but he wasn’t sure how. When he’d see his friends living happy, carefree lives, it filled him with envy and shame.
Help is here.
There is another way forward.
It’s possible to be who you want to be and experience the joy you may not believe is possible now.
Therapy can be the answer.
Connect to your deepest values, develop self-compassion, and learn to stay calmer and more centered.
Gain new perspectives on difficult events in your past and free yourself from their hold on your present.
Start integrating the wisdom of your head, heart, and gut to guide your actions, instead of fear.
Hi, I’m Sherrie.
My goal for your therapy is to work myself out of a job. To equip you with the skills and perspectives you need to be who you want to be.
I sometimes joke that I’ve been a therapist since God was a baby. Of course, I exaggerate, but I have been helping people like you learn, grow, and change for over 25 years.
In that time, I’ve realized that the 80/20 rule applies to therapy, just like it does to everything else. 80% of progress comes from 20% of the work. The good news is that the 20% is simple – not necessarily easy, but simple.
Of course, the trick is knowing which 20% will make the difference. That’s where my 25 years of experience come in.
It’s time to develop the resilience to weather life’s storms and make courageous changes to become more authentically you.
No matter what life has thrown at you, let therapy be the bridge to a better life. Call me now.
Rob wasn’t ready to give up. He’d worked hard for his marriage and career and wouldn’t let them go without a fight. We started by focusing on simple calming skills. He soon learned to identify when his “trauma brain” was trying to take charge and how to give himself time to make better choices. Now, he feels angry much less often, and when he does, he doesn’t lash out. Best of all, his wife is proud of him.
Nicole was sick of feeling like a helpless puddle. She felt like if someone would just listen, that might be enough, so she decided to pick up the phone. We immediately set to work helping her accept her emotions, even the “ugly” ones. She was able to put her old relationship to rest, grateful for the good things it had brought her, and begin to imagine a rich, meaningful future. Now, she’s happy and thriving.
Kelly knew she needed help. She didn’t want to become one of those dead-eyed people she worked with, so she called me, and we explored the frustrations and fears around her career. We dove deep into her values and her dreams. After a long period of introspection, she chose to make a career change. Now, she’s learned to set boundaries and reorganize her priorities to make time for self-care.
Andy wanted a new perspective on success and failure. Through our work, he recognized that his drive for perfection was creating more problems than it solved. He learned simple tools to put his inner alarmist in the background and became more spontaneous with his girlfriend. At work, he was less frustrated and worried less about being perfect. Now, he’s taking chances and reaping the rewards.
What I Offer
At Change in Focus Therapy I’m taking mental health out of the box of weekly sessions to offer online therapy in Texas with flexibility in how and how often we communicate. Whether you want weekly sessions, daily support through text or voice message, or prefer longer sessions less often, I’ve got you covered.
You are not alone.
I helped Rob, Nicole, Kelly, and Andy become who they wanted to be. Now it’s your turn.
I’ll be with you every step of the way. Take the first step and pick up the phone now!