Sherri Gerard

Sherri Gerard accepts Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Centivo, Aetna, Blue Shield of California, Prime Health, Health Net, and Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Sherri Gerard is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Sherri is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Sherri’s California license number is LCSW110516, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Sherri Gerard has been practicing therapy for 4 years. Sherri’s education and training include BA - Psychology, North Park University, Chicago, Illinois; MSW - Social Work, UCLA. Over that time, Sherri has worked closely with Asian / Pacific Islander community, Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, and Students.

Sherri Gerard works with Asian / Pacific Islander community, Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, and Students and specializes in Animal Loss, Anxiety, Burnout, Chronic Illness, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Sleep, Stress, Women's Issues, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Sherri spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Sherri is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Sherri Gerard draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Sherri’s style is affirming, creative, direct, holistic, and warm. In Sherri’s words: “I have an inclusive view of faith, spirituality, gender, and sexuality.”

Sherri Gerard (she/her) offers therapy in English.

Sherri Gerard offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Sherri is licensed in California, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Sherri Gerard is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Sherri will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Sherri’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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