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Sherrie Bast, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Sherrie is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Sherrie. View 58 reviews
Great news, Sherrie is accepting new clients!
She is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Florida

Recent reviews

She is great. Empathetic and resourceful.

Reviewed September 2024

Sherrie is amazing at what she does! She is detailed in helping me work things through and turning bad habits into good ones. I would recommend her to anyone!

Reviewed August 2024

More about Sherrie

  • 9 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

I am a licensed clinical social worker in Florida with more than 20 years of experience in the field, I have helped hospice patients work through end of life issues and I've worked with caregivers to address family conflicts, compassion fatigue and caregiver burnout. I've also helped people with depression and anxiety find ways to move through their emotional pain to live more comfortably in a difficult world.

As a member of the LGBTQ+ community I have worked with clients in all phases of finding and embracing their place on the gender / orientation spectrum, as well as their friends and family members who may also be struggling to understand and/ or accept what this journey encompasses.

I use a wide variety of modalities, including motivational interviewing, bibliotherapy, elements of narrative therapy and CBT techniques to break the cycle of anxiety and negative thought processes. My work is solution focused, and the direction we take is always decided by you, the client.

There is no better time than now to reach out for support. I'm glad you have taken this first step and I look forward to sharing this process with you.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety LGBT Grief Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue Relationship issues Family conflicts Intimacy-related issues Self esteem Career difficulties Depression Abandonment Adoption and foster care Aging and geriatric issues Attachment issues Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Co-morbidity Communication problems Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Emptiness Family problems First responder issues Forgiveness Gender dysphoria Guilt and shame HIV / AIDS Hoarding Hospice and end-of-life counseling Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Midlife crisis Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Prejudice and discrimination Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Sherrie Bast's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780208454.

  • LCSW · Florida · SW17286 · Expires March 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Sherrie Bast

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

58 reviews

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She is great. Empathetic and resourceful.

Reviewed September 2024

Sherrie is amazing at what she does! She is detailed in helping me work things through and turning bad habits into good ones. I would recommend her to anyone!

Reviewed August 2024

Ms Sherrie is the best therapist I have ever had. She is so great, she listens and always offer thoroughly thought through advice.

Reviewed August 2024

I have found Sherrie Bast to be an excellent therapist. She lets me lead the conversation for every session and has always given me great advice. I enjoy speaking with her.

Reviewed March 2024

Sherrie is the best!!!! Has helped me change my life in many ways. 2 years strong.

Reviewed January 2024

Ms Sherrie is absolutely amazing. She is so wonderful and kind and so attentive. She always has such thoughtful advice and she gives me consistent feedback and homework to work on everything we talk about. She is an amazing therapist and I’m so thankful we work together

Reviewed January 2024

Sherrie Bast has been phenomenal. With humor and compassion, she has given me tools to get better. She's a good listener, who never makes me feel judged, and who I know is always rooting for me. Our sessions have been something I've looked forward to every week.

Reviewed November 2023

Sherrie is gentle and patient and has helped me through so many difficult challenges. She is intelligent and dependable and I always come out of our meetings feeling lighter.

Reviewed November 2023

Working with Sherrie has, in short, changed my life. Not so much from the advice and suggestions she gives (which are all sound and reasonable), but from the self-awareness she has helped me develop and the mental tools she’s shown me how to utilize and implement into my everyday life. I recommend working with her if you’re brave enough to discover the core of who you are and what you’re meant to do in life to the highest degree. Thank you Sherrie for all the work we’ve done over the years and thank you BetterHelp for creating such an incredible platform that makes self healing and therapy so easy and simple. 5 stars! Can’t recommend it enough.

Reviewed August 2023

Talking with Sherrie is like a visit to Grandma’s House if your grandma is the sort of cook who lets you put on the apron and use the tools if you tell her you’re sure you want to try. Like really, really, sure (she wants you to be 100%, ok no 80% correct. She can clean up if you run into an error, but it is a hassle.) She is constantly checking on you because she is your Nana and she loves you a whole, whole lot. And it can be a tad overwhelming if you forget you can ask for help… and she says “What did you do” but if you can explain how you got here she will give you partial credit” TLDR: like a visit to grandma through the woods and when you get there she has made your favorite food, and set your favorite sauce on the table exactly where you usually sit. But if you ask nicely, she’ll put you somewhere else. 8.9992/10 stars

Reviewed May 2023

Sherrie is a wonderfully compassionate person who helps you to feel heard and seen. You feel like your concerns matter and you are not a burden talking about them.

Reviewed May 2023

Sherrie has made me feel so listened to and respected. I have complete confidence in her expertise and would recommend her to anyone.

Reviewed March 2023

Sherrie has been extremely helpful to me as I explore what opening a relationship can be like. She is patient and kind with good (and hard) questions. She makes me feel seen and helps me prepare for the future.

Reviewed March 2023

I love my therapist so much. Ms Sherrie is kind and respectful and thoughtful, and we have done awesome work together!

Reviewed February 2023

Sherrie Bast has helped me tremendously. She is thorough and able to take multiple approaches to a situation or problem to best help me. She applies her knowledge and experience well.

Reviewed April 2023

Sherrie is unlike any therapist I’ve worked with before. It’s clear that her passion is helping people and she brings that passion to every appointment. She’s been on the same wavelength as me since we’ve started and has known exactly what to say to get the most out of me. The world would be a much better place if everyone had someone like Sherrie to talk to.

Reviewed December 2022

Sherrie is the best! Thank you for guiding me to a better future.

Reviewed November 2022

I adore Ms. Sherrie to absolutely no end. She is professional, and caring, and honest, and thoughtful, and considerate, and I could not sing any more praises if I memorized the dictionary. She is such a wonderful therapist and the last year working together has generated so much progress.

Reviewed November 2022

Sherrie is amazing! She is really thoughtful in her communication with me and she’s great about knowing when to poke at me about dealing with things and when not to. I feel like I’ve been able to make a lot of progress in my healing journey with her help.

Reviewed September 2022

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Reviewed July 2022

I am always pleased with my sessions with Sherrie. She can remember small details of conversations weeks back and remind me of their importance in the present. Most important, she does have a sense of humor when needed most.

Reviewed July 2022

Sherrie is very understanding and patient. She listens and offers helpful advice. She made my first ever therapy session and every session after that easy and enjoyable.

Reviewed June 2022

Sherrie is a wonderful therapist who seeks to understand & can align with your personal values. She was understanding of my personality and was able to keep it real with me when I needed it, and provided care and comfort when I needed that too. I’d highly recommend her to anyone seeking short or long term therapy.

Reviewed May 2022

I am so grateful to have found Sherrie.

Reviewed April 2022

Super understanding, let’s you speak, gives good feedback that is not biased. Will push you to be the best you.

Reviewed April 2022

She's very professional and very helpful. She listened to my problem and provides guidance.

Reviewed April 2022

I absolutely adore my therapist, Ms Sherrie. She is always offering me thoughtful and generous advice. She is always giving me insight and coping skills, and she has helped me immensely. I look forward to our session every week because she is the best part of my week. No one is more thoughtful or honest or caring than my therapist and I thank god for her every day. She saved my life and continues to make me realize how to handle anything that makes life hard.

Reviewed April 2022

Listen’s to what I agave to say without interrupting me. Will offer suggestions. Will ask questions. Will offer Positive feedback. Doesn’t forget things from appointment to appointment.

Reviewed March 2022

She’s amazing. I couldn’t ask for a better counselor. She is so thoughtful with her advice and experience as well as keeping it casual and fun. It’s a great exchange.

Reviewed March 2022

Really giving me honest feedback and advice…tough love and the push I need to make changes. But with compassion and encouragement.

Reviewed January 2022

She is professional and competent. I enjoy my visits with her. She is thoughtful, compassionate, caring and insightful. I look forward to our meetings and would gladly recommend anyone who feels they need help to schedule time with Sherrie.

Reviewed December 2021

I would absolutely recommend Sherrie Bast as a therapist. She takes the time to really listen to me and my concerns and comes up with real resolutions for my issues. She is very personable, funny, and has helped me through a lot of issues.

Reviewed December 2021

Sherri is excellent in so many ways, great listener and gives great advice. She’s helped me gain a new perspective and I’d highly recommend her to anyone.

Reviewed December 2021

She’s great very great listener i highly recommend her

Reviewed December 2021

Ms Sherrie is the best therapist ever. She is nothing short of amazing. She understands me and she respects my opinions, and we work incredibly well as a team. My session with Ms Sherrie is the best part of my week and the only reason I stay on BetterHelp.

Reviewed December 2021

If I could go back in time and start therapy sooner, I wouldn’t hesitate in doing so. Sherrie has been the main contributing factor to that sentiment and I can’t thank her enough for being so thoughtful and incredible at her job. I recommend you have a session with her ASAP – she’s amazing! 5 stars.

Reviewed December 2021

Being the sole caregiver for my mother has been difficult, but since I have Sherrie I’m not doing it alone anymore. Sherrie’s expertise has been invaluable in navigating this especially challenging season of life. She has practical tips as well simply being a a supportive listener. She helps me set healthy boundaries and priorities for my mother’s and my well-being. Thanks to Sherrie I understand the limits of what I can do and I am having some happier days among the sometimes difficult ones.

Reviewed December 2021

Sherrie is the best – being a professional, caring and blunt force of nature that helps you get what's troubling you out on the table. She works with you with empathy and expertise, jokes and comforts, with a kind understanding of all sorts of livelihoods. I owe her so much and am glad I found her through Betterhelp.

Reviewed December 2021

Knowledgeable and compassionate. Empathetic yet ready and willing to tell you what you need to hear.

Reviewed November 2021

Sherrie is AMAZING! She’s really knowledgeable, supportive and helpful. She’s great about gently poking at things and getting me to analyze things I’m struggling with. She gives really good advice in addition to encouraging me to find healthy outlets for stress and energy. She is very thoughtful and considerate when it comes to all my artistic and creative endeavors. Grief is something I’ve always struggled with and something I would never have thought to ask for that kind of expertise in. I couldn’t ask for a better counselor. I’m so grateful.

Reviewed November 2021

She has been extremely helpful

Reviewed November 2021

Sherrie is very open and non-judgmental, always making me feel safe to share my thoughts. She helps me see things in a different perspective and can be quite funny while doing so. She's very flexible, and very good at getting back to me.

Reviewed September 2021

Sherrie is empathetic, nurturing, and kind listening to all of my concerns and success and shares wonderful insight helping consider alternate solutions.

Reviewed September 2021

She is excellent. I truly felt heard. She is compassionate and solution oriented. There is a clear goal to actually help navigate issues, find solutions. She is practical in her advice and a joy to work with. I leave our sessions feeling more peace than I went in with .

Reviewed August 2021

Sherry is a good therapist. Listens well but also tells you what you need to hear. Which probably won’t be what you want to hear but that’s the mark of a good therapist. Being able to tell their clients what they need to hear in a way that is kind enough to be received

Reviewed August 2021

My time with Ms. Sherrie is the best part of my week. She is ALWAYS encouraging, always getting me to think through my situations and work through the problems. She is kind and supportive and clearly cares, and always providing me with opportunities to be myself. I wasn’t sure about BetterHelp originally or even if therapy like this would work - but she is one of the best parts of this year and I’m extremely grateful. Sherrie - thank you for everything. You rock.

Reviewed July 2021

Sherrie is amazing! She’s thoughtful, candid and very insightful. I super appreciate her constant support and encouragement. She offers great perspective on issues because sometimes it’s hard to see the forest for the trees when you’re in them. Totally recommend her.

Reviewed July 2021

Sherrie is the best! She makes you feel so welcome and it’s like talking to a friend while also working out the issue and receiving actual advice, Can’t wait to continue with her!

Reviewed July 2021

Sherrie has been a wonderful therapist, she has helped tremendously with current things. Excellent listener and very natural/emphatic towards the situations. Would recommend her!

Reviewed July 2021

She always addresses my concerns in a positive vibe no matter how negative I'm being. She tries to offer many different solutions to issues so that I can make my own path.

Reviewed June 2021

Sherrie Bast is a wonderful counselor. She really looks for all of the potential causes of an issue to help you understand where something is coming from. She's incredibly understand and not judgmental at all. I'm very impressed that the first counselor I was appointed was such a good match.

Reviewed June 2021

Great therapist and very attentive and compassionate.

Reviewed May 2021

Truly compassionate

Reviewed May 2021

Sherri really listens, and helps me see clarity. Whenever I feel like I’m overthinking on a subject she helps me take the situation apart and helps me see it in a perspective. She’ll also give you a action plan on how to conquer your overthinking and set realistic goals. I absolutely recommend her.

Reviewed April 2021

She’s amazing. She offers helpful suggestions.

Reviewed April 2021

Sherrie is compassionate, honest, kindly direct and does her best to meet the needs of her clients! Her communication is clear and it’s easy to confide in her.

Reviewed April 2021

Great listener and provides positive support.

Reviewed March 2021

Sherrie is great! She’s so understanding and helpful. I really appreciate her calm, welcoming personality and that she makes each session a conversation rather than a monologue. She’s been especially great at helping me process grief (which I am rubbish at) and I unfortunately have a lot of it. I definitely recommend her and BetterHelp. 10/10

Reviewed March 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Sherrie Bast offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Sherrie Bast works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Sherrie Bast speak?

Sherrie Bast speaks English.

How many years of experience does Sherrie Bast have?

Sherrie Bast has 9 years of experience.

Where is Sherrie Bast licensed to practice?

Sherrie Bast is licensed to practice in Florida.

Does Sherrie Bast accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Sherrie Bast does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Sherrie Bast offer?

Sherrie Bast offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Sherrie Bast?

Sherrie Bast can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Sherrie Bast?

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