Sheri Sepanlou

I provide a safe and supportive space for my clients to process their thoughts and emotions at their own pace. Our collaborative work can you lead you to experience more happiness, inner peace, and harmonious relationships. I have a friendly, down-to-earth style and often connect with clients from various backgrounds and cultures with ease. It is important for me to connect with clients early in the therapy process. The person-centered approach including empathy, unconditional positive regard, and congruence are the basis of forming a strong client-therapist relationship.

I use a combination of psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral approaches in therapy. I am also a trauma-focused therapist and use EMDR for treating clients whose current issues stem from the ongoing activation and distress caused by past trauma. I use emotionally focused therapy with couples to focus on attachment needs and vulnerable emotions of partners and how their attempts to connect with one another can at times backfire and create a negative cycle which drives the couple further apart.

From our first session the focus is to help you express your thoughts and emotions in a comfortable, judgement free and supportive environment and to identify and work on goals that matter to you. My hope is that my clients can become more empowered, confident, and joyful through the process of therapy.