- Values-based therapy
- Strengths focused
- English and Haitian Creole
About Sherline
Sherline Herard is a licensed counselor who focuses on helping people cope with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, depression, and compassion fatigue. She is an LPC and LMHC practicing in Florida with five years of professional experience. Sherline speaks English and Haitian Creole and aims to make the first step toward help feel manageable.
Sherline works from the belief that each person knows their story best and brings strengths into therapy. Sessions center on clear goals and practical steps that build on those strengths. Conversations are straightforward and aimed at helping people feel more confident and able to handle daily challenges.
Her approach adapts ideas from cognitive and emotion-focused therapies to help people change unhelpful thinking and repair difficult relationship patterns. She also uses acceptance-based ideas that encourage living by personal values while tolerating uncomfortable feelings when they arise. These methods are applied in ways that match what the person wants to achieve.
Sherline has experience supporting people through the exhaustion that comes from caregiving and compassion fatigue. She helps people notice patterns that drain energy and then try small changes that restore balance and motivation. She works with concerns related to attachment, communication, commitment, and other interpersonal struggles.
People interested in starting can expect an initial conversation about their goals and what feels most urgent. From there, Sherline and the client plan practical steps and track progress toward clearer relationships, steadier mood, and better day-to-day coping.
How Sherline's Approaches Work Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings while taking actions that fit their values; it can help when anxiety or low mood get in the way of living a meaningful life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people try new, healthier ways of connecting with others.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Sherline will talk with each person about their goals, what has helped or not helped before, and what feels most realistic to try. Together they choose methods and adjust them over time so the work matches the client's needs and preferences.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session formats before booking since specific options are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow more flexible scheduling. For some people, phone or video sessions can reduce the stress of commuting and let them check in during a break or after work. Sherline can discuss practical arrangements and how therapy will be structured to support coping with stressors, including the effects of natural or human-caused disasters on daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Florida, Michigan
Languages
English, Haitian Creole
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Sherline address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, low self-esteem, depression, and compassion fatigue, plus related issues such as communication problems, body image, and divorce or separation.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, using acceptance and cognitive approaches alongside emotionally focused work to set goals and try small, usable changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional work experience as a licensed clinician in Florida.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She holds LPC and LMHC credentials and is licensed in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Haitian Creole.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.