Sheri Pate, LMFT

California · 16 years in practice

Sheri Pate is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California who combines emotion-focused work with practical skills.

License and registration

LMFT, California: 45065 · expires July 2027
NPI: 1528295490 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 16
Languages: English

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About Sheri

Sheri Pate is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California who combines emotion-focused work with practical skills. She emphasizes acceptance and uses mindfulness and imagery to help people feel steadier and more able to act. Sheri draws on years of experience to meet people where they are and build on their strengths.

She often begins by teaching simple mindfulness exercises that calm stress and interrupt racing thoughts. Those practices are paired with guided imagery and deep relaxation so clients can notice feelings without being overwhelmed.

Background and approach

Sheri uses clear, everyday language in sessions and offers concrete tools to try between meetings. Sheri has worked in this field for 16 years and brings a background in counseling psychology and psychology studies from California universities. Her work has included leading mindfulness, yoga, and meditation groups in person and online, and she adapts those mind-body methods to individual therapy.

She also draws from cognitive behavioral ideas and client-centered principles when those fit a person’s needs. She created a simple awareness card game called Witness Cards to help people identify small, practical areas for change. Sheri uses that kind of hands-on approach to make reflection feel manageable and relevant.

Many clients find the combination of noticing emotion, practicing calming exercises, and trying small behavior steps useful. Sheri aims to help people accept themselves now and, when they are ready, make changes with confidence. She focuses on improving day-to-day coping, emotional balance, and clearer ways of relating to others.

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

Emotion-focused and mindful approaches for online care

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people recognize and work with core emotions that drive how they respond to stress and relationships. Sessions often involve naming feelings, tracking how they show up in the body, and trying new ways to respond so emotions feel less overwhelming.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early patterns of connection shape current reactions. It encourages noticing interaction cycles and practicing small changes that can improve trust, closeness, and reliable emotional contact with others.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the person’s pace. The therapist offers acceptance and reflection so people can explore their priorities and make choices that match their values.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Sheri will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and comfort level, adjusting techniques as progress is made.

Online sessions include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for deeper conversations and interactive exercises. Phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Chat and messaging work well for brief check-ins, homework, or when someone prefers written reflection. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep momentum between meetings.

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Questions people ask

What concerns can Sheri help with?

She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, grief, trauma, ADHD, anger, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stress, sleep problems, career concerns, and chronic illness coping.

What is her approach in sessions?

She blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas with mindfulness, client-centered listening, and cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice feelings and try practical skills.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 16 years of experience working with individuals and leading mindfulness and meditation groups in person and online.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT - practicing in California.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.

How are fees and starting therapy handled?

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