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Sherlyn Conlan

Sherlyn Conlan

LPC

Oklahoma

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Calm guidance for anxiety and trauma recovery

  • Anxiety and panic
  • Trauma informed care
  • Practical coping skills

About Sherlyn

Sherlyn Conlan is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 25 years of experience supporting people through anxiety, stress, and the aftermath of trauma. She works in Oklahoma and focuses on practical steps people can take when life feels overwhelming. Sherlyn uses a calm, straightforward style and aims to make each session feel manageable for someone juggling family, work, and daily demands.

She has long experience helping people who are dealing with depression, grief, anger, and low self-esteem. Panic disorder and panic attacks are part of her focus areas, and she helps clients learn skills to cope when intense anxiety shows up. Sherlyn also supports people managing attention difficulties, postpartum mood changes, and mood disorders.

Sherlyn draws on several therapy approaches to match what each person needs. She blends cognitive behavioral techniques with acceptance-focused methods and client-centered listening. That mix is intended to help people notice unhelpful habits, practice different responses, and build values-driven goals.

Her work includes attention to trauma and its long-term effects on daily life and relationships. She offers trauma-focused tools aimed at reducing the ways traumatic stress shapes routines and reactions. The aim is to help people feel less controlled by past events.

People who reach out can expect direct guidance, practical coping strategies, and time to talk through what matters most. Sherlyn emphasizes small, achievable steps so progress feels tangible. She invites clients to set goals that fit their lives and moves at a pace that feels right for them.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take small steps toward what matters. It can be useful for anxiety, panic, and getting unstuck from avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying patterns in thoughts and behaviors and trying concrete changes to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning. It is commonly used for anxiety, panic attacks, and mood concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan as progress and needs change.

Confirm current session formats before booking so you know how she is meeting with clients. Online therapy can make fitting sessions into a busy life easier by reducing travel time and allowing appointments during breaks or between responsibilities. It can also allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight or sessions without video when less bandwidth is needed. Ask about available options when you start the matching process so scheduling matches your routine.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Family conflictsGriefAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Listed in

Oklahoma

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

Sherlyn helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Her additional focus areas include panic disorder and panic attacks, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and obsessive compulsive concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She uses a practical, down-to-earth approach that combines empathetic listening with skill teaching. Sessions typically involve talking through current problems and practicing tools to manage symptoms.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 25 years of experience working with people facing anxiety, trauma, mood concerns, and related life stressors.

Where is she licensed and located?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Oklahoma.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can she work with clients outside the United States?

She does not take international clients at this time.

How are sessions billed?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Whenever you are ready

Review online therapy options and next steps on BetterHelp, in your own time.

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