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Sherry Jones-Williamson

Sherry Jones-Williamson, LCSW

North Carolina

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - mood and life changes

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Credentials
LCSW
Licensed in North Carolina
LCSW, licence C001833
NPI
1700049798
Experience
32 years
Languages
English
Location
North Carolina

These details come from information Sherry supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.

AAbout

  • CBT methods
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Geriatric focus

About Sherry

Sherry Jones-Williamson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina with 32 years of practice. She works with people facing anger, low self-esteem, depression, stress, anxiety, grief, bipolar concerns, family issues, and life transitions. She also focuses on aging and geriatric matters, caregiver stress, midlife challenges, and women's issues.

Sherry trained at East Carolina University and spent much of her career in inpatient psychiatric settings. That experience includes work with older adults and people managing serious mental health needs. She draws on what she learned there when helping people build practical routines and coping skills.

Her style is person-centered. That means she listens first and follows the client's concerns. She combines that with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and practice new strategies for managing symptoms.

She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people who feel stuck or unsure about change. This approach is practical - it helps clarify reasons to change and sets small achievable goals. Solution-Focused Therapy supports short-term goal work and steps people can try between sessions.

Clients can expect straightforward conversations about concrete problems. Sessions aim to strengthen life skills, daily functioning, and decision-making. To begin, follow the site's booking steps and complete the short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.

BHow sessions work

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's concerns. Online sessions using this approach still start with the client's priorities and practical problem-solving. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and practice alternative behaviors. In remote sessions CBT sessions can include homework, skill practice, and short behavioral experiments to try between meetings.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively with the client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That assessment can happen in the first few sessions and may change as work progresses.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also supports continuing care when in-person visits are difficult. Discuss with the therapist how to structure sessions so they fit daily life and the practical constraints of work, caregiving, or health demands.

CAreas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Anger managementSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsGriefBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

32+ years

Listed in

North Carolina

Languages

English

DQuestions

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She works with anger, low self-esteem, depression, stress, anxiety, grief, bipolar concerns, family issues, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, midlife crisis, and women's issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She uses a person-centered approach that starts with listening to the client's priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy are used to set practical steps and skills.

How much experience does she have?

She has 32 years of clinical experience, including extensive work in inpatient psychiatric settings and with older adults.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in North Carolina.

What languages are supported and can she see international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are offered?

Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm the current session options with the therapist before booking.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers

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