- Mindfulness exercises
- Attachment work
- Cognitive tools
About Sheri
Sheri Pate is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 16 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, mood struggles, relationship concerns, grief, trauma, and life transitions. Sessions are conducted in English and designed to be straightforward and practical.
Sheri uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) along with attachment-based, client-centered, cognitive behavioral, and mindfulness approaches. She blends mindfulness and guided imagery with conversational therapy to help people notice patterns and try new ways of responding. Mindfulness exercises are a regular part of her work and are offered as concrete, simple practices to manage tension and intrusive thoughts.
She holds an undergraduate degree in psychology from UCLA and a master’s degree in counseling psychology from California Lutheran University. Sheri led mindfulness, meditation, and yoga groups from 2011 to 2022, both in person and virtually, and developed an awareness card game called Witness Cards to help clients name areas for growth.
In sessions she focuses on strengths and practical skills. That can include relaxation and guided imagery, behavior-based strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy, and talking through attachment-related patterns. Sheri aims to help people make changes when they are ready and to increase enjoyment and satisfaction in daily life.
Her background growing up in a diverse Los Angeles neighborhood and her experience leading group practices inform a style that combines mind-body tools with talk therapy. Prospective clients in California should confirm current session formats and scheduling before booking.
How Sheri blends EFT and mindfulness for online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and shifting emotional patterns that keep people stuck. It helps with understanding strong feelings and changing how someone responds to relationships and internal triggers.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early relationship patterns and how they shape current behavior and needs. This approach is used to notice recurring interaction styles and to develop more secure ways of relating.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a collaborative, respectful conversation where the therapist listens and reflects so clients can find their own solutions. It supports goal-setting and drawing on a person’s strengths.
Finding the right approach is a process. Sheri works with clients to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level. The work is collaborative and adjustments are common as needs evolve.
Confirm current session options before booking because session formats are not specified in the profile. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and offer alternatives when in-person meetings are difficult. Licensed professionals can use video, phone, or other formats depending on what they offer, so check the listed options when you schedule.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Sheri help with?
Sheri works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship issues, parenting and life transitions among other concerns listed in her profile.
What therapeutic approaches does she use?
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), attachment-based and client-centered approaches alongside cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of clinical experience working with individuals and leading mindfulness and group practices since 2002.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a California LMFT and practices in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the easiest way to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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