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LMHC

Dr. Sherry Acosta, LMHC

  • Experience21 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasADHD, Relationship, and Intimacy-related issues
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Sherry

Dr. Sherry Acosta brings over 21 years of clinical experience to work with people facing a wide range of concerns, including relationship and intimacy challenges, self-esteem and motivation struggles, depression, anxiety, stress, ADHD, trauma and abuse, parenting and family problems, and issues related to life transitions.

Background and approach

She also addresses more specific areas such as forgiveness, infidelity, midlife questions, career and money worries, and compassion fatigue. Based in Florida, she offers care in English and approaches each person as an individual with strengths to build on.

Her style blends direct, down-to-earth communication with empathic listening and flexibility. Dr.

Acosta aims to create a nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore their goals and receive straightforward feedback. Her practice emphasizes collaboration: she partners with clients to identify practical steps for change while honoring each person’s experience and priorities.

She holds an FL LMHC license (MH7605) and has supported clients through many common life and relationship challenges over two decades of clinical work.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Acosta uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the concern at hand. One common approach she uses focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replacing them with more adaptive alternatives; this kind of work can be especially helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related difficulties. Another frequent strand of work emphasizes relational and communication skills to address intimacy, jealousy, commitment issues, and other relationship concerns by helping clients build clearer boundaries and more effective interaction habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. She collaborates with clients to determine which techniques fit their goals, preferences, and everyday realities, adjusting methods over time as needs evolve. Clients and therapist work together to set priorities and track progress throughout treatment.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for people with busy schedules or those who prefer remote care. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of treatment and to access consistent support from licensed professionals regardless of location within Florida.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Dr. Acosta address?
She works with a broad set of difficulties including relationship and intimacy issues, depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, stress, self-esteem, parenting and many related life challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
Her manner is direct yet empathetic, combining practical feedback with flexible, client-centered conversation to help people identify strengths and next steps.
What is her professional background and experience?
Dr. Acosta has practiced for 21 years in individual therapy, supporting clients through life transitions, relationship struggles, mood concerns, and career or purpose questions.
Where is Dr. Acosta licensed to practice?
She is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor with credential FL LMHC MH7605 and provides services while based in Florida.
In what language are sessions offered and can she work with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available for working together?
Clients can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to their needs and scheduling options.
How is cost handled for therapy with her?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in starting therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions based on the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily problemsForgivenessInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

21+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English