Sherri O'Lonergan, LPC

Sherri O'Lonergan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado with 20 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, and the aftermath of trauma and abuse. Sherri aims to make the first step toward change feel manageable and supported.

Sherri creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through what matters to them. She listens for the patterns that keep problems in place and uses straightforward tools to reduce distress. Sessions are collaborative and paced to match each person's readiness.

Her work covers relationship strain, attachment issues, and communication problems. She also addresses life transitions like divorce and separation, pregnancy and childbirth challenges, and questions about life purpose. Mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, guilt and shame, and self-love are also areas she helps people explore.

Sherri draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, EMDR, Somatic Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy as frameworks to guide sessions. She tailors techniques to fit the person rather than using one fixed approach. Progress is measured in practical changes and relief from symptoms.

People who prefer a direct, compassionate therapist tend to match well with her style. She works to build skills for everyday life and to restore a greater sense of balance. For many, therapy with her becomes a space to make slower, steady improvements that last.

How Sherri’s Approaches Translate to Online Care

Sherri uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT is practical and often involves short exercises people can practice between sessions to reduce anxiety or improve mood.

She also integrates Trauma-Focused Therapy and EMDR methods for people processing trauma. These approaches focus on gradually reducing the emotional intensity of traumatic memories and supporting recovery of daily functioning.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. She will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels manageable. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls work well for in-depth conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit a busy schedule or lower bandwidth needs. Live chat and text are useful for quick check-ins, brief coaching, or when someone prefers writing over speaking. These options give flexibility to fit therapy into daily life.