Sheri Pate, LMFT

Therapist in California

Sheri Pate is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in California who centers her work on Attachment-Based approaches and mindfulness practices.

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Licensed inCalifornia
License45065
NPI 1528295490
Experience16+ years
LanguagesEnglish

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About Sheri

Sheri Pate is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in California who centers her work on Attachment-Based approaches and mindfulness practices. She aims to meet people where they are and help them build more satisfying ways of relating and coping. Sheri emphasizes simple, practical exercises that can be used in daily life.

Sheri has sixteen years of clinical experience. She draws on client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral ideas to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, and anger.

Background and approach

She also supports work around relationship concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, and issues tied to family of origin and attachment. Mindfulness and guided imagery are regular parts of her sessions. Sheri teaches breathing, visualization, and awareness practices to calm intense emotion and improve focus.

She has led mindfulness and meditation groups since 2002 and ran virtual offerings during the pandemic. Her background includes a bachelor’s degree in psychology from UCLA and a master’s degree in counseling psychology from California Lutheran University. Growing up in a diverse Los Angeles neighborhood shaped her listening style and her respect for different life stories.

Sheri also uses somatic and emotionally focused techniques to help people notice bodily signals and strengthen emotional connection. She created a simple card tool called Witness Cards to help clients name areas for growth and change. Her goal is to help people feel more enjoyment, meaning, and confidence as they make changes at their own pace.

Credentials

LMFT (California): License 45065 · expires July 2027
NPI: 1528295490 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Sheri lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Anger management
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
ADHD
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coaching
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Women's issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Sheri names

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Online support

How attachment, mindfulness, and practical therapy work online

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early bonds affect current relationships and sense of security. Online sessions can use conversation and reflective exercises to notice patterns, name needs, and practice new ways of connecting with others.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration. The therapist follows the client's pace, mirrors concerns, and helps people identify strengths and choices they want to try. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors and introduces small experiments and skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and improve sleep.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sheri will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then shape sessions together. That collaboration helps decide whether mindfulness, attachment-focused reflection, CBT skills, or a mix makes the most sense.

Online formats offer flexibility for people with busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and guided imagery practice. Phone sessions can fit a break at work or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for short check-ins, written reflection, or when a quick skill reminder would help. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent and fit it into daily routines.

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Frequently asked

What concerns does Sheri commonly address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, anger, grief, trauma and abuse, and relationship and family of origin issues.

What is Sheri's therapeutic style like?

Sheri combines Attachment-Based ideas with client-centered listening and cognitive behavioral techniques, using mindfulness and guided imagery to teach practical skills for everyday life.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings 16 years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and relational concerns.

What are Sheri's credentials and where is she located?

She is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in California.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How is cost handled for therapy?

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

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