Therapist profile
Dr. Sherry Acosta, LMHC
Florida
Florida LMHC - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Florida / MH7605
- NPI1326083478
- Experience21 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
- Anger management tools
- Relationship issues
- Depression and anxiety
About Sherry
Dr. Sherry Acosta is a Florida licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 21 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with anger, relationship and intimacy difficulties, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and stress. She also supports concerns like parenting, sleeping problems, career struggles, ADHD, and LGBT-related issues.
Her style is direct and casual. She talks plainly and gives honest feedback while listening to what matters to each person. Sessions focus on practical ways to reduce reactivity, rebuild trust in relationships, and find better ways to cope with life changes.
Dr. Acosta uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and leans on approaches that aim to change unhelpful patterns in thinking and behavior. She works with clients to identify triggers, try different responses, and practice skills between sessions. Progress is considered a step-by-step process rather than a quick fix.
People can expect a flexible and straightforward approach that balances challenge with support. The work often includes talking through recent incidents, learning tools to interrupt angry reactions, and exploring how long-held patterns influence daily life. She encourages honest discussion about setbacks and plans small, realistic steps forward.
Her background across two decades gives her experience with both common life stressors and more complex issues such as trauma, compassion fatigue, and midlife transitions. Dr. Acosta aims to help people get clearer about their goals and build practical routines that improve mood, relationships, and daily functioning.
How sessions work
Therapeutic techniques and online sessions
Dr. Acosta works with evidence-based approaches that help people change unhelpful reactions and build new skills. Cognitive-behavioral style work focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep anger and anxiety active, then testing different responses to reduce reactivity. Skills-based behavioral work emphasizes practice - learning breathing, pause techniques, and communication skills that can be used in tense moments.She also uses trauma-informed methods when past events shape current anger. That approach looks at how earlier experiences influence triggers now, and it provides paced ways to process difficult memories while strengthening present-day coping skills. Choosing which approach to use is collaborative; the therapist and client decide together based on goals, symptoms, and what feels workable in everyday life.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the exact session formats available before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some people find phone or video sessions help them practice skills in real-time and translate changes into daily routines. Ask about current session options when you sign up so you know what will fit your situation.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger concerns does she work with?
She supports people dealing with snapping at loved ones, built-up resentment, and anger tied to relationship or work stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is direct and casual, offering honest feedback while listening to each person's story and strengths.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 21 years of experience in individual therapy working with a wide range of concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Florida LMHC and practices from Florida.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.