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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.
Professional experience
8yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyLGBTQ+GriefCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional areas of focus:Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Depression, Adoption and Foster Care, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Co-morbidity, Communication problems, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Expats, 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 / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Prejudice and Discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Sexuality, Women's issues, Workplace issues
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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.
Written on Mar 19, 2024 after therapy with Sherrie for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes
Sherrie is the best!!!! Has helped me change my life in many ways. 2 years strong.
Written on Jan 24, 2024 after therapy with Sherrie for 2 years and 3 months on issues concerning intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and coaching
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
Written on Jan 04, 2024 after therapy with Sherrie for 2 years and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coaching
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.
Written on Nov 21, 2023 after therapy with Sherrie for 2 years and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
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.
Written on Oct 10, 2023 after therapy with Sherrie for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
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
Written on May 23, 2023 after therapy with Sherrie for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, lgbt, relationship issues, and adhd
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.
Written on May 02, 2023 after therapy with Sherrie for 2 years on issues concerning coaching, and compassion fatigue
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.
Written on Apr 14, 2023 after therapy with Sherrie for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Sherrie has made me feel so listened to and respected. I have complete confidence in her expertise and would recommend her to anyone.
Written on Mar 21, 2023 after therapy with Sherrie for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
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.
Written on Mar 07, 2023 after therapy with Sherrie for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
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.
Written on Dec 01, 2022 after therapy with Sherrie for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Sherrie is the best! Thank you for guiding me to a better future.
Written on Nov 29, 2022 after therapy with Sherrie for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
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.
Written on Sep 07, 2022 after therapy with Sherrie for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
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Written on Jul 20, 2022 after therapy with Sherrie for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
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.
Written on Jul 18, 2022 after therapy with Sherrie for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
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.
Written on Jun 20, 2022 after therapy with Sherrie for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and adhd
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.
Written on May 25, 2022 after therapy with Sherrie for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
I am so grateful to have found Sherrie.
Written on Apr 15, 2022 after therapy with Sherrie for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Super understanding, let’s you speak, gives good feedback that is not biased. Will push you to be the best you.
Written on Apr 13, 2022 after therapy with Sherrie for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She's very professional and very helpful. She listened to my problem and provides guidance.
Written on Apr 11, 2022 after therapy with Sherrie for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, eating disorders, and sleeping disorders
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.
Written on Mar 30, 2022 after therapy with Sherrie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Really giving me honest feedback and advice…tough love and the push I need to make changes. But with compassion and encouragement.
Written on Jan 07, 2022 after therapy with Sherrie for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
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.
Written on Dec 29, 2021 after therapy with Sherrie for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder
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.
Written on Dec 24, 2021 after therapy with Sherrie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
She’s great very great listener i highly recommend her
Written on Dec 24, 2021 after therapy with Sherrie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
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.
Written on Dec 06, 2021 after therapy with Sherrie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
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.
Written on Dec 04, 2021 after therapy with Sherrie for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, and compassion fatigue
She has been extremely helpful
Written on Oct 02, 2021 after therapy with Sherrie for 7 months on issues concerning family conflicts, and anger management
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 .
Written on Aug 30, 2021 after therapy with Sherrie for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
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
Written on Aug 28, 2021 after therapy with Sherrie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
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!
Written on Jul 05, 2021 after therapy with Sherrie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
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!
Written on Jul 02, 2021 after therapy with Sherrie for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties
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.
Written on Jun 24, 2021 after therapy with Sherrie for 2 months on issues concerning lgbt, and anger management
Great therapist and very attentive and compassionate.
Written on May 10, 2021 after therapy with Sherrie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Truly compassionate
Written on May 09, 2021 after therapy with Sherrie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coaching, and compassion fatigue
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.
Written on Apr 16, 2021 after therapy with Sherrie for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
She’s amazing. She offers helpful suggestions.
Written on Apr 04, 2021 after therapy with Sherrie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
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.
Written on Apr 03, 2021 after therapy with Sherrie for 2 weeks on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, grief, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Great listener and provides positive support.
Written on Mar 25, 2021 after therapy with Sherrie for 2 weeks on issues concerning lgbt, and parenting issues
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