Hello! If you are exploring Better Help, it is likely that you are struggling with something significant in your life. Finding the right person to help you through these challenges is very important. If you don't have a good relationship with your counselor, you won't make the progress you are hoping to achieve. I want to provide you with some information about me in order to help you decide if my experience and style is the right match for you.
I am a professional counselor licensed in Wyoming and Colorado and a National Certified Counselor. I have been counseling individuals since 2003 when I graduated with a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology. In 2018 I graduated with a Ph.D. in General Psychology, which added to my knowledge base. Throughout the years, I have worked in a variety of settings including private practice, community mental health centers, and schools. I have worked with people of all ages experiencing a wide variety of struggles, from everyday issues to depression and anxiety. My approach is client-centered and I use theory and techniques from humanistic therapy, solution-focused therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy. I understand that each person's experiences and needs are unique and I will tailor our work to fit your goals.
We can interact in the modality that is most comfortable to you - live voice, live video, or live chat. In between live sessions, we can use the messaging system to discuss scheduling and outside assignments, share thoughts and questions that come up between sessions, and share and discuss journal entries (if you use that feature). My availability is primarily in the evenings and on the weekends.
I know finding a counselor can be difficult and I would be honored to take this journey with you.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Anger management, Career difficulties, Depression
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
CO LPC 0004264
WY LPC 1008
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Sheri Wester. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Dr Wester was an incredible therapist and I’d recommend her to anyone!
Written on Feb 08, 2023 after therapy with Sheri for 2 years and 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
She's awesome. Empathetic, patient, kind, and friendly. She's really eager and focused on moving forward with you as a client/patient, and really good at productive and constructive dialogue.
Written on Jun 23, 2022 after therapy with Sheri for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, coping with life changes, anger management, and intimacy-related issues
She’s amazing. Unfortunately I am in a situation where I need 24/7 support. Better Help can’t provide that.
Written on May 11, 2022 after therapy with Sheri for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I have been so grateful for Dr. Wester’s guidance and partnership these past many months. She is receptive and attentive, supportive and insightful, a sounding board when I need it, or a mirror. She offers proactive, actionable advice at every session. I have made so much progress reorienting my viewpoint and accepting myself with Dr. Wester’s able guidance.
Written on Apr 15, 2022 after therapy with Sheri for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, career difficulties, and coaching
Dr Wester is very helpful and engaging.
Written on Apr 10, 2022 after therapy with Sheri for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Dr. Wester had been a wonderful help for me. I worked with her a year ago and then took some time off for life and picked up again with her the end of this year. It was beneficial to not have to start all over again and to work with someone who really helps me out in so many ways. I have recommended her to friends who need this type of support.
Written on Dec 28, 2021 after therapy with Sheri for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, and career difficulties