Sheryl Essenmacher, LMSW

An incredibly wise and understanding human being. And an extremely competent and talented therapist.

Written on Jun 29, 2022 after therapy with Sheryl for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue

Sheryl is a wonderful therapist, and an incredible person. I'm grateful to have the opportunity to get her advice, and know her.

Written on Jun 24, 2022 after therapy with Sheryl for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coaching

Sheryl is very responsive and you can definitely tell she has a lot of experience is counseling. She is friendly and sweet, but not afraid to tell me when I'm wrong. She always helps me see things from a different perspective and it feels like she really cares.

Written on Mar 25, 2022 after therapy with Sheryl for 3 years and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, and anger management

Sheryl is probably the best thing that happened to me this year. She has listened, understood, and offered ways to help me help myself with what I considered wrong in my life. I will always be thankful for everything she has done for me. Her advice was always thoughtful, direct but well placed. She is really good at picking up every word and discern the problem. I've went places that I never thought existed in my mind.
My first language is not English, but it never was a problem with her. Sheryl is really fun to talk to, and she is more than invested in the well being of a client. She is here to make you better, and that is what she did with me. She changed my life and was there at every step.
Thank you again Sheryl, loads of love xx

Written on Nov 18, 2021 after therapy with Sheryl for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Sheryl is truly one in a million. She immediately created a healthy environment where I felt safe and supported to share my traumas and experiences. During the sessions, she provided explanations for my behaviour and allowed me to grow in my own time. This has hugely impacted my life and I’ve seen an immense improvement in my relationships and work.

Ultimately, the encouragement and support provided by Sheryl have allowed me to be my authentic self – something that I never believed was possible. I will forever be grateful! Thank you!

Written on Jul 12, 2021 after therapy with Sheryl for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching

We've only had 3 sessions so far, but every time we speak and finish with our session I feel confident, calm and centered as opposed to confused, anxious and lacking focus before the session. I feel heard and understood which is something I miss in my everyday interaction with some of the 'closest' people in my life. Feeling heard and understood is probably the most important thing every person needs to be able to live a satisfying life.

Written on Jun 22, 2021 after therapy with Sheryl for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and family conflicts

I feel confident that my therapist is educated, experienced and resourceful in helping address concerns that are mentioned throughout session. I highly recommend her as a therapist.

Written on May 25, 2021 after therapy with Sheryl for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd

I have been working with Sheryl for some months now. She is a straight shooter, but also gives you the time and space to come to your own realizations. Honesty and patience... what more can you ask for from a therapist?

Written on May 20, 2021 after therapy with Sheryl for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and intimacy-related issues

Sheryl has been a great help to me. She makes me feel comfortable talking about my issues and offers me insightful responses to my concerns and troubles. Though I've only had a few sessions with her, the support she gave me was great and heartfelt.

Written on Mar 31, 2021 after therapy with Sheryl for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Sheryl has been instrumental in pulling me out of the worst of my depression by lending her compassion and a listening ear during a time when I have otherwise been entirely isolated. She has helped me to better understand parts of myself that have never been able to accept and has guided me toward a happier and self sufficient way of life. I am very grateful for the help she has given me.

Written on Feb 28, 2021 after therapy with Sheryl for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Sheryl is a great counselor - she cuts to the chase and is very insightful on how to overcome and address issues that I had been avoiding. I appreciate her very honest approach.

Written on Nov 19, 2020 after therapy with Sheryl for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd

I’m grateful to have connected with a councillor that is well matched to me first time round, I genuinely feel that I can broach any subject with Sheryl and get constructive practical replies.

Written on Aug 24, 2020 after therapy with Sheryl for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd

Sheryl is absolutely wonderful. She makes me feel comfortable and safe. We’ve only had 3 sessions so far, but it’s already having a very positive impact in my life.

Written on Jun 21, 2020 after therapy with Sheryl for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties

Sheryl helped me through the worst of times. Beyond good.

Written on Apr 10, 2020 after therapy with Sheryl for 2 years and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties

She has honestly been the best therapist I’ve ever had. She doesn’t beat around the bush or sugar coat it, but I always leave the session feeling like I have a better sense of direction and understanding. I can tell she’s really here to help her patients and it’s not always fun or easy, but it’s what a lot of people don’t realize they need. I don’t think I would have gotten through these tough years as quickly or as well if it hadn’t been for her. I couldn’t have asked for anyone better, and I don’t think anyone better out there exists.

Written on Feb 08, 2020 after therapy with Sheryl for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem

She has been a wonderful support. Honest, but firm. I very much appreciate her.

Written on Apr 30, 2019 after therapy with Sheryl for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, and self esteem

Sheryl is amazing . She’s compassionate and truly enjoys what she does . She has been a blessing and has helped with various issues. Thank you Sheryl!

Written on Mar 18, 2019 after therapy with Sheryl for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigu

Sheryl has been very helpful, kind, considerate, understanding and professional. I've been feeling better as time goes by and can start concentrating more on the good times than the bad.

Written on Jan 12, 2019 after therapy with Sheryl for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

Sheryl is an absolute pro and has helped me on my way to figure out stuff which I've been trying to figure out for years. This is my first positive experience of counseling and it's been superb. Highly recommended.

Thanks for everything Sheryl!! :)

Written on Dec 31, 2018 after therapy with Sheryl for 2 months on issues concerning addictions, self esteem, and bipolar disorder

Sheryl is brilliant at what she does. She listens when you need her to and she lets you stop her whenever you have a question. She’s so friendly but professional at the same time and I’m so glad I got her as my counsellor. She’s given me multiple techniques and tools to be able to cope with an aspect of my life that I was finding very tough! Thank you Sheryl!

Written on Oct 17, 2018 after therapy with Sheryl for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and anger management

I have connected with Sheryl right from the start. She understands me and what I need. She's been extremely helpful. I look forward to talking to her face to face every week. Whenever I message her, she always responds back to me.

Written on Aug 20, 2018 after therapy with Sheryl for 2 months on issues concerning depression, grief, anger, and bipolar

Sheryl has been my counsellor now since March. She has been a great help to me and is always available to listen to me when I need support, she is very kind and understanding and easy to talk to. She offers useful advice and suggestions to my needs.

Written on Jul 23, 2018 after therapy with Sheryl for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping, self esteem, and anger

Sheryl is an amazing therapist! She is supportive, helpful, caring, and knowledgeable. I feel lucky to have found such a gem!

Written on Jun 24, 2018 after therapy with Sheryl for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, trauma and abuse, sleeping, and self esteem

Sheryl provided me with a map to navigate feelings I'd had for years that were drowning me since working with Sheryl I've become more confident and have a firm base to continue from. Sheryl is kind, caring and hugely knowledgable, I am forever grateful

Written on May 28, 2018 after therapy with Sheryl for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related, sleeping, self esteem, and career

Sheryl is an amazing counsellor. She gives good constructive advice and is a straight shooter. She also helps you to understand by giving you examples or tells you stories and openly shares information that gives great insight. She is also quite funny and makes me laugh. She creates a comfortable and secure atmosphere for you to be yourself.

Written on May 03, 2018 after therapy with Sheryl for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, self esteem, and career

Sheryl has the ability to provide a supporting caring ear, with well rounded advice and the occasional kick in the right direction as required. Sheryl has a wealth of experience both personally and professionally and provides great insight, support and wisdom. Highly recommend her!

Written on May 02, 2018 after therapy with Sheryl for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, grief, parenting, self esteem, and anger

Apart from her experience which she built up during the years, I think she is truly a talented counsellor. She is intuitive, clever, understanding and compassionate. She often proves that she truly understand my feelings which she substantiates with her own life experience. When I talk to her, it feels like she is only there to help and support me, which is a rare claim and gift to have. It feels like she banishes her ego to a distant island for the sake of our session, and she is willing to do whatever it takes to help.

Written on May 01, 2018 after therapy with Sheryl for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, family, sleeping, and self esteem

Thanks Sheryl for helping me.

Written on Apr 23, 2018 after therapy with Sheryl for 2 months

She provides excellent service, listens, and helps you pinpoint the issues and the steps to take. Highly recommend.

Written on Apr 18, 2018 after therapy with Sheryl for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, intimacy-related, self esteem, and career

She is very supportive and caring.

Written on Apr 12, 2018 after therapy with Sheryl for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, grief, intimacy-related, sleeping, self esteem, and career

Sheryl is a sweet and kind woman. I enjoy working with her and receiving her counsel. She is effective, very wise, powerful and a very good counselor. I save a lot of time from working with her! Thank you for your expertise, Sheryl! My life is on track a lot faster with your help!

Written on Apr 05, 2018 after therapy with Sheryl for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, family, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related, sleeping, parenting, self esteem, and career

Sheryl has been a great help in the limited time I have worked with her. She doesn't mess about and gets straight to the point with advice and practices that will genuinely make long term positive changes in your life. She does not pull any punches or massage your ego.

In previous, traditional therapy, I've sat across the room from professionals while they sat there endlessly repeating "and how did that make you feel." I often felt like I was paying to sit on a couch and have a chat with someone and that I could be doing this for years.

My sessions with Sheryl are infinitely and immediately more productive. It feels like there's a solid logic to everything that's going on. You come away knowing there are things you can actually do to move forward and be happy, and she will help you identify them.

Written on Apr 02, 2018 after therapy with Sheryl for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, intimacy-related, and self esteem

Sheryl has helped me understand myself better which helps me make better decisions in my life.

Written on Mar 27, 2018 after therapy with Sheryl for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, family, and sleeping

Sheryl not only has the credentials to help guide and offer suggestions, she also provides a deep understanding of the situations, trauma and behaviours that haunts many of us. Sheryl has the ability to provide support and hope, especially with my own circumstances, which is really what I needed to keep going and clear some of the unnecessary fog. Thank you for all your guidance Sheryl, and really telling it how it is.

Written on Mar 04, 2018 after therapy with Sheryl for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem

What can I say - Sheryl has been a god send. I am finally realizing what is happening and has happened and is helping me come to terms and accept what is. Sheryl is amazing and I look forward to continuing with her. Thank you Sheryl for all your help.

Written on Feb 23, 2018 after therapy with Sheryl for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping, and self esteem

Sheryl is exactly the type of counselor I was looking for - straight-talker, shoots from the hip and no-nonense attitude but with a very kind approach and a listening ear. She got me pretty quickly and I gladly recommend her to anyone seeking help.

Written on Jan 29, 2018 after therapy with Sheryl for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship, family, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related, sleeping, self esteem, and career

I am thankful to have found Sheryl Essenmacher. She has shown me how to cope with life’s trials and tribulations by utilizing various skills. I encourage people to embrace therapy. Healthy, happy and sound mind makes for a good life!

Written on Nov 28, 2017 after therapy with Sheryl for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship, family, intimacy-related, self esteem, and bipolar

She is tough but very understanding. She's a solid therapist and I recommend her if you want to push yourself to change and succeed!

Written on Jun 01, 2017 after therapy with Sheryl for 2 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, intimacy-related, sleeping, self esteem, and career

After just a few short counseling sessions, Sheryl has been one of the most influential people I've ever had in my life. I've never been able to see more clearly how I can take charge of my life and better myself (instead of exhausting myself trying to fix everyone and everything except myself). Sheryl doesn't pull punches - she tells it like it is. This is an incredibly valuable quality, and I appreciate her more than I could express. My life is completely different now.

Written on Apr 24, 2017 after therapy with Sheryl for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, family, trauma and abuse, sleeping, self esteem, and career

Very honest and appropriate advice. Recognizes the difficulties of life and uses personal experience to relate to her clients. Sheryl is great to work with.

Written on Apr 10, 2017 after therapy with Sheryl for 1 month

She is great, listens and more than anything cares.

Written on Mar 30, 2017 after therapy with Sheryl for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship, family, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related, parenting, self esteem, anger, and career

She is very attentive and a great listener

Written on Mar 24, 2017 after therapy with Sheryl for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship, intimacy-related, self esteem, and anger