- Stress and anxiety
- CBT methods
- Career and grief
About Sheryl
Sheryl McAlhaney is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who feel stuck after changes in work, relationships, or health and who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, or questions about life purpose.
She helps people talk through what’s happening when everyday demands feel too heavy. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps rather than jargon. Sheryl uses straightforward conversation and evidence-based tools to reduce unhelpful thinking and improve coping skills.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at thinking patterns and behaviors that keep problems going. She guides people to try small changes, notice what shifts, and adjust plans that aren’t working. This makes therapy concrete and easier to apply between visits.
Sheryl also addresses grief, anger, compassion fatigue, and career uncertainty. That can mean practicing new communication habits, sorting through guilt and shame, or making room for clearer priorities. She aims to help clients feel less overwhelmed by daily demands and more able to take the next practical step.
Sessions are framed around the client’s current concerns and goals. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Sheryl speaks English and works from South Carolina as an LPC.
How Cognitive Behavioral Methods work in online sessions
Sheryl uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients notice and change patterns of thinking and behavior that increase stress or worsen mood. CBT sessions tend to focus on practical skills, such as identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing assumptions, and scheduling manageable actions that can change how someone feels.She structures work in short, testable steps so people can try them between sessions and report back what helped. Deciding which techniques to use is collaborative. The therapist and client review goals and adjust methods as needed to fit the person’s real-life situation.
The therapist’s online practice supports fitting sessions into a busy life. Confirm the specific session formats before booking, as those options are set by the practice. Online work can make it easier to meet without travel, allow a shorter check-in when schedules are tight, or reduce the need to be on camera depending on the format offered. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to match how a client prefers to work, so the focus stays on practical progress rather than theory.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, grief, anger, career issues, compassion fatigue, and life purpose concerns.
How does she approach feeling stuck?
She uses clear conversation and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes that can ease day-to-day strain.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional counseling experience working with adults on a range of life transitions and emotional concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - practicing in South Carolina.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.