Hi, I’m Dr. Sherry, a clinical psychologist based in Brooklyn, NY.

You don't have to struggle alone.
I’m here to help you recognize, understand, and accept your emotions.
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Our relationships shape who we are. When we understand them, we understand ourselves better.

Together, we will:

Deepen your understanding of how you came to be who you are

Learn how to direct compassion toward yourself

Identify habits and behaviors that no longer serve you so you can live a more meaningful life

Clinical Psychologist

About Dr. Sherry

I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in adult psychotherapy. Throughout my training, I have worked in hospital, community mental health, college counseling, and private practice settings. In my current practice, I approach my patients through a relational lens and explore how past and present connections influence their sense of themselves and the world.  Together, we will make sense of how your important relationships have shaped who you are.

We regard the therapy relationship with a spirit of curiosity, and examine how patterns that emerge in-session may also be present in other important relationships. To the extent that these patterns lead to disconnection, we consider and experiment with other ways of relating that lead to more fulfilling bonds. I also use interventions from a variety of mindfulness-based cognitive-behavioral modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). By tailoring each treatment to the individual patient, I have helped people manage their experiences of depression and anxiety to live more fulfilling lives.
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I have a special clinical interest in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, and hold a certificate in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies and Research from the California Institute of Integral Studies. In cases where patients don’t respond to traditional therapy, I offer Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP). KAP is a therapeutic approach that integrates ketamine, a powerful psychoactive substance, with psychotherapy to address a variety of psychological needs.

I am a lifelong learner, and take continuing education seriously by regularly attending seminars, consulting, and reading current research. I also love to teach: In addition to my clinical practice, I provide supervision and didactic training to early career therapists, supporting them in developing the skills necessary for effective clinical work.
My style is:
  • Interactive: I actively participate in the therapeutic process by providing clear guidance, feedback, and interpretations. My aim is to guide you in understanding your patterns, and developing strategies for change.
  • Curious: I approach every patient with “beginner’s mind.” Throughout  our work together, I will ask probing questions to help us both better understand how you came to be who you are.
  • Responsive: I am sensitive to the unique needs and sensibilities of each patient, and adapt my approach to meet you where you are. I always welcome feedback about how I could be more helpful.
  • Process-oriented: As an important part of our treatment, we will sometimes focus on how your experiences unfold within our sessions. This is a powerful way of building emotional awareness and working through relational issues as they arise.
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If you’re feeling stuck, book a call to start your journey of self-exploration.

In-person therapy available. Virtual therapy available in certain circumstances.
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Education and Training

Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology

University of Denver’s Graduate School of Professional Psychology

APA-accredited pre-doctoral Internship

Kaiser Permanente Medical Group

B.A. in Liberal Arts

Sarah Lawrence College

Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies and Research

California Institute of Integral Studies

Post-Doctoral Fellowship

The Brookline Center for Community Mental Health

Issues I Can Help With

Therapy for Depression and Anxiety

I offer treatment virtually or at my office in Park Slope, Brooklyn.

Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy

Supervised at my office in Brooklyn, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy is a safe, legal, and effective method of mental health treatment.
Depression
Anxiety
Relationship Difficulties
Body Image and
Disordered Eating
Identity and Self-Esteem
Loneliness
Life Transitions / Loss and Grief
Trauma and its effects
Existential / Meaning of Life Concerns
Testimonials

Hear from some of my patients

"I really appreciated the kindness and compassion Sherry brought to our therapy, and how safe she made me feel. I’ve been able to let down walls that I usually keep up and felt genuinely seen and accepted by her. Because of that, I’ve also learned to be more accepting and compassionate toward myself. I also loved how insightful her questions and observations were: they helped me break out of my usual narrow view of myself.  Sherry's energy is strong and gentle at the same time."

Teacher

"Dr. Sherry is not the first therapist I have seen in my life BUT I do believe she will be the last. I have tried therapy a few times over the years to "fix" certain issues that I found troubling. I always left feeling that I could easily fool the therapist to buy into my BS. Dr. Sherry was the first and only therapist to truly take the time and energy to lead me down the path of understanding what was really going on. She didn't "buy in" to my story. She kept challenging me to see the patterns. Dr. Sherry is extremely forward thinking and I truly feel like she gets me."

Startup Founder

"I’ve worked with Sherry for three years. She is an incredibly thoughtful, attentive, and reliable therapist. During our sessions, she often pulls from past conversations with detail to help me understand why I am feeling a certain way. I leave each session with more clarity on my own patterns and experiences. If you are struggling with anxiety, or generally looking for help with confusing emotions, I highly recommend reaching out to Sherry!"

Medical Student

"I gained so much from my time working with Dr. Sherry. What I appreciate most is how I became more aware of my self-destructive thought patterns. This new awareness helped me step back and not let those thoughts take over as much. Sherry really took the time to understand me, and I felt truly seen by her. But she also wasn’t afraid to push me; she’d ask questions that made me look at things differently and explore myself on a deeper level. Getting to know myself like this has been a priceless gift."

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Our Process

The Elements of Effective Therapy

Evaluation and Goal Setting

In the first stage of our therapy together, we will spend a few sessions doing a thorough clinical interview to get a better sense of what you need help with. Throughout this evaluation process, we will work together to clarify your goals for therapy, and discuss the roadmap for reaching them.

Brave Participation

Empathy is a key ingredient of healing and growth, and I strive to deeply understand my patients and help them develop kindness toward themselves. But good therapy is also lively, playful, and challenging. Our work will involve courageous self-exploration and trying out new behaviors.

Cultural Responsiveness

We will work to understand how sociocultural factors have shaped you as we develop a deep appreciation for who you are as a person in your environment. I don’t shy away from frank conversations about how differences in our identities and cultural backgrounds inform our therapeutic relationship.

Consistent Feedback

Research shows that the most effective therapists are the ones who are in regular communication with their patients about how therapy is going, and who take their patients’ feedback seriously. Beginning in the early stages of our work together, I invite you to tell me how we are doing in addressing your concerns. When challenges arise in our work (as they do in most therapies), we will work through them together.

Contact me for a complimentary consultation call

I provide in-person therapy at my office in Park Slope, Brooklyn and can offer virtual therapy in certain situations.

My rates are available upon request.

I do not participate in any insurance plans and will be considered by all plans to be an “out-of-network provider”.

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