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Sheri Bettenhausen, LCSW

  • Experience18 years
  • LocationKentucky
  • Focus areasADHD, Trauma and abuse, and Grief
  • Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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About Sheri

Sheri Bettenhausen is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Kentucky with 18 years of experience working with a wide range of difficulties including trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, ADHD, and relationship concerns.

Background and approach

She emphasizes creating an atmosphere where clients can express thoughts and feelings openly and without judgment, encouraging the bravery it takes to pursue change and greater well-being. Her approach blends practical, evidence-based techniques to address both immediate concerns and longer-term patterns.

Sheri draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and shift unhelpful thinking, DBT skills to build emotional regulation and distress tolerance, solution-focused methods to set clear goals, and trauma-focused strategies when past events continue to affect daily functioning.

Throughout the work she aims to empower clients, collaborate on treatment decisions, and tailor interventions to each person’s needs and pace.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Care

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helps people notice patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to symptoms like depression, anxiety, and stress, and teaches practical strategies to create different outcomes. DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, emphasizes skills for regulating intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and tolerating distress, which can be especially helpful for mood disorders and self-harm behaviors.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Sheri works with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and she tailors a plan that may combine CBT, DBT, or solution-focused and trauma-informed techniques to meet those objectives. This partnership helps ensure the methods used fit the client rather than forcing a single model on every situation.

Online therapy offers flexible access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules or to continue work during life transitions. These options allow for ongoing skill practice, timely check-ins, and consistent support while maintaining the therapeutic focus on meaningful change.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Sheri commonly address?
Sheri works with many issues including trauma and abuse, grief, parenting difficulties, depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, relationship and family problems, ADHD, and a range of mood and sexuality-related concerns.
What is Sheri's therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and nonjudgmental, focusing on creating an open space where clients can share feelings and explore change at a comfortable pace.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of professional work experience in behavioral health and social work settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in Kentucky as KY LCSW 3782.
Can Sheri work with non-English speakers or international clients?
She conducts therapy in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
Which formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Trauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCaregiver issues and stressDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Family of origin issuesGender dysphoriaIntellectual disabilityMidlife crisisMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSexual assault and abuseSexualityWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Solution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

18+ years

Licensed

Kentucky

Languages

English

What Sheri can help with

Sheri Bettenhausen works with clients on trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, depression, and coping with life changes.

Sheri works with clients with trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, parenting issues, and depression.

How Sheri approaches therapy

Sheri's clinical approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Sheri is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Kentucky, with 18 years of clinical experience.

Therapy style

Sheri aims to support & empower you in that journey.