Sheri Bettenhausen, LCSW

Sheri Bettenhausen is a licensed clinical social worker in Kentucky who helps people facing trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, and stress. She also supports those dealing with parenting challenges, relationship concerns, addictions, and self-esteem struggles. Sheri uses clear, direct conversation to help people take the first steps toward change.

She keeps sessions straightforward and practical. Sheri listens closely to what matters most and helps people set small goals that fit daily life. She encourages honest talk about feelings and thoughts without judgment. Sessions focus on usable tools people can try between meetings.

Sheri draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop new ways of responding. She also uses elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach emotional regulation and distress tolerance skills. Trauma-focused work is available for those processing past harm, with attention to pacing and safety.

Across 18 years of practice Sheri has worked with a wide range of concerns including mood disorders, ADHD, grief, and sexual assault and abuse. She also addresses adoption and foster care issues, attachment concerns, and sexuality matters. Her approach combines practical skill-building with steady emotional support.

People who choose Sheri can expect calm, direct guidance and a focus on concrete steps. She aims to empower clients to make manageable changes and build routines that reduce symptoms over time. Sheri works in English and carries the Kentucky LCSW credential.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Sheri commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people recognize and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT focuses on practical exercises and homework so people can try new responses in everyday situations. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.

She also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance. DBT-style skills are helpful for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and reducing self-harm urges. Trauma-focused methods are used when people need paced, supportive work to process past harm.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sheri collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. She will check in and adjust strategies so the plan stays useful and realistic.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people work face to face when bandwidth and a quiet space are available. Phone sessions can fit into a work break or when internet is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging are options for brief check-ins, skill coaching, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These formats make it simpler to keep continuity of care while juggling daily life.