Sheryl Mahon, LPC, LPCC

Grief-focused counselor with 18 years experience

Grief and trauma support
Caregiver and end-of-life
Flexible online sessions

About Sheryl Mahon

Sheryl Mahon is a licensed counselor with more than 18 years of experience helping people navigate grief, trauma, anticipatory grief, caregiver stress, end-of-life concerns, depression, major life changes, stress, and chronic illness. She brings specialized training in grief work and holds certifications as a grief counselor (GC-C) and as a grief counselor for children and adolescents (GCCA-C) - credentials that reflect focused training in bereavement support across the lifespan.

Her practice emphasizes a collaborative process in which she partners with each person to identify the changes they want and to try a range of strategies that support movement toward those goals. She uses an eclectic approach, drawing on different therapeutic methods to match the needs of the individual and to provide practical tools that promote growth and change.

Sheryl views the therapeutic relationship as a true partnership built on mutual trust, respect, honesty, clear communication, and a shared commitment to the work. If chosen as a therapist, she aims to walk alongside clients through their challenges and milestones with steady professional support.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety Grief Depression Coping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Also Specializes In

Trauma and abuseSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorder

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Sheryl Mahon have?

Sheryl Mahon has 18 years of professional counseling experience.

Is Sheryl Mahon a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds LPC and LPCC credentials - Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) - with license details TX LPC 62372 and CA LPCC 16568.

In which languages does Sheryl Mahon provide therapy?

Sheryl Mahon provides therapy in English.

Where is Sheryl Mahon located?

She is located in Arizona.

How can I work with Sheryl Mahon as my therapist?

You can work with Sheryl Mahon through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Sheryl Mahon work with international clients?

Sheryl Mahon does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Sheryl Mahon cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationship patterns shape emotional responses and coping - it can help people address abandonment, attachment concerns, and relationship-related distress by exploring connection and safety in relationships. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental partnership in which the therapist listens deeply and supports the person's own capacity for growth - it is useful for building self-esteem, processing life changes, and finding personal direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works by identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns - it is often applied to anxiety, depression, stress, and sleep difficulties to produce practical coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sheryl works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences and may combine approaches to tailor treatment.

Online therapy with Sheryl is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain regular sessions, access licensed professionals from home or other locations, and choose the format that supports ongoing engagement in therapy.

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